Mental Health and Matchmaking: How Stigma Affects South Asian Marriage Prospects

• By: Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, MD The Cognitive Quill
• March 12th, 2025
• cultural and community values, cultural expectations, family, marriage, mental health, relationships, South Asian, stigma
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Marriage is a monumental decision in South Asian culture, with families playing an active role in selecting partners. The matchmaking process, through family networks, matrimonial websites, or professional matchmakers, tends to prioritize factors such as education, career, caste, and family...