Aru Nittur is a fourth year medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine planning to pursue a residency in psychiatry. She is involved in community health across Philadelphia, serving as Outreach Director for the Philadelphia Human Rights Clinic and previously volunteering with Prevention Point. Her interests center on low-barrier mental health access, harm reduction, and community-based care.
Arundhati Nittur Receives a 2026-2027 Helping Hands Grants Program Award from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation
Join us in congratulating Aru Nittur’s success in receiving a 2026-2027 Helping Hands Grants Program award of $1,000 from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF). Her winning application on behalf of Drexel University College of Medicine addresses mental health disparities among individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use in Philadelphia. By embedding standardized screenings (PHQ-9, GAD-7) into existing programming at local harm reduction organization, student volunteers will identify individuals in need of care and connect them directly to psychiatric treatment at Tower Health Medical Group Psychiatry on Vine Street, along with ride-share support.