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8 Tips for Talking About Mental Health with Your Asian Family

By Israa Nasir — 2021

“When I started my undergraduate degree in psychology, my grandmother said she was afraid I would become pagal (“crazy”) because of it. Her fears were well-intentioned and full of love for me, but they were reflective of a deeper problem I’ve seen in many Asian communities: misconceptions and stigma around mental health.” A Pakistani therapist shares some insight.

Read on www.self.com

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‘This Will 100% Save Somebody’s Life.’ Athletes See a Turning Point for Mental Health After Naomi Osaka Takes a Stand at the French Open

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Simone Biles and the Power of ‘No’

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Meet Alex Elle, the 27-Year-Old Writer Who’s on a Mission to Empower Women to Love Themselves

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Well-Being