The Burden of Being the “Good Child”: How South Asian Kids Suppress Mental Health Struggles

• By: Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, MD The Cognitive Quill
• March 3rd, 2025
• academic pressure, anxiety, children, cultural identity, depression, emotional suppression, family, immigrant families, mental health, parenting style, South Asian, stigma
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In many South Asian immigrant families, the eldest child is often expected to set an example for younger siblings, excel academically, and fulfill responsibilities that extend beyond their years. These expectations are heightened by the struggles their parents face as immigrants, navigating a new...