Do you find that you even though you have been taking medications and/or going to therapy, you still continue to feel bad? Do you find yourself dreading work on Mondays just because you have not had the energy to get out of bed for the past few months? There are so many reasons why your depression … [Read more...]
The Taboo of Mental Illness in the South Asian American Community: Why so much Stigma?
“I can’t tell my parents about this.” “There’s no such thing as depression, it’s just all in your head.” “I should be able to be okay. This is a sign of weakness.” These are just some of the statements I hear from South Asian Americans in my psychology practice. Even though they are born … [Read more...]
