The Cost of Silence: How Ignoring Mental Illness in South Asian Families Leads to Physical Health Issues

• By: Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, MD The Cognitive Quill
• April 2nd, 2025
• chronic illness, chronic stress, cultural stigma, culture, health, integrated care, mental health, mental health treatment, south asian communities, stigma
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Mental health remains a stigmatized issue in many South Asian families, where cultural expectations and generational beliefs discourage conversations about psychological well-being. Instead of seeking help, individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders are often...

Consumer Perspectives: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health, Chronic Illness, and Homelessness

• By: Glenn Rachelle Robert Stephanie Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• July 14th, 2022
• chronic illness, HIV, homelessness, mental health, stigma, Summer 2022 Issue, therapy
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This article is part of a quarterly series giving voice to the perspectives of individuals with lived experiences as they share their opinions on a particular topic. The authors are served by Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a New York City-based nonprofit that is committed to giving every New...