Ep. 61 | Mental Health Stigma in The Desi Culture | Abundant Desi Podcast

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Video Version: https://youtu.be/frSNJtMHMgc Everyday I get between 10-15 messages from teens in Pakistan and India who confide in me with their mental health struggles. The common thread between all the messages is one thing: Shame. These kids are ashamed, embarrassed, and out right filled with guilt for simply having anxiety, depression, or other mental health related concerns. First and foremost, there should never be any negative notions around anything mental health related; but this is where stigmas start. In this video, I share some of these messages I receive along with my personal insight on the mental health stigma in the desi culture; namely in Pakistan and India Watch it at YouTube.com/ArsalanMonawar