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Mapping the Human Mind
Summer 2026 • Issue 4

Mapping the Human Mind

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Mapping the Human Mind: From the Black Sea to Brisbane

In a candid conversation with Managing Editor, Dr. Malini Saba, of LA Evolution Magazine, Dr. Beratgul Gur Echeverria discusses the relentless pursuit of medical excellence, the invisible load borne b...

By Dr. Malini Saba • 5 min read

LA Evolution Issue 4
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LA Evolution Issue 4

Issue 4 of LA Evolution explores the evolving landscape of luxury lifestyle, emerging wellness trends, and the global issues influencing today's world. This edition celebrates inspiring women who are redefining success, driving innovation, and creating meaningful impact across industries. Through insightful features, expert perspectives, and compelling stories, LA Evolution highlights the voices, ideas, and movements shaping the modern world while inspiring readers to embrace a life of purpose, style, and empowerment.

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Interviews

Exclusive interviews with changemakers

Interview: Dr. Julia Turetskaya, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Interview: Dr. Julia Turetskaya, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

In a candid conversation with Dr. Malini Saba, Managing Editor of LA Evolution Magazine, Dr. Julia Turetskaya, a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, California, shares her insights and perspectives.

Dr. Julia Turetskaya is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from UC Berkeley and received her doctorate degree from the University of La Verne. Currently, she works with adult clients presenting with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and life transitions. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being outdoors.

1) why is mental health so important to us as an individual and as a collective.

Mental health is extremely important because it shapes how we think, feel, behave, and relate to ourselves, other people, and the world. The field of psychology has come to recognize that the mind and body are deeply interconnected. One cannot be physically healthy without being mentally healthy, and vice versa. As individuals, our mental health directly impacts our daily functioning and quality of life. It allows us to wake up with energy and purpose, ready to focus on our work, enjoy leisure time, manage stress, maintain healthy relationships, and find pleasure in ordinary moments throughout the day. However, mental health do...