Sharmaji’s Beta Isn’t the Benchmark: Rethinking Success for Our Teens
“Babuji ne kaha gaon chhod do, sab kuch chhod do. Par babuji yeh nahin kaha ki khud ko chhod do!” — from Swades (2004) Success.
Love, Tradition and Parental Pressure Shape the South Asian Marriage Dilemma
“ So my main anxiety right now is the fact that I am 28 years old and my parents want me to get married. They
Therapist Kya Karega? (What can the therapist do?)
“How can the therapist fix anything? All they do is talk!” “How can talking fix anything?” “These people prescribe medications that make you a zombie!
Uncovering the Mental Health Struggles of South Asian Men.
I’m reflecting on my father. Punjabi born and whisked away to Canada at the tender age of 8. Speaking no English in a far away
When Violence Strikes at Home: Facing the Unseen Battles
“Her white sari was spattered with blood, her own. Her hands were held up in self defense as a voiceless scream filled the small space.
Battling Moral OCD with Running: How Both Almost Killed Me (And What Actually Saved Me)
“Run for your life,” they say. Trigger Warning: Scrupulosity The Story of a Goody Two Shoes Kid Growing up, I was known as a quiet,
Are you a Fixer Parent? When Helping Hurts
Child:“I just feel down all the time.” Parent:“Feel down? What’s there to feel down about? You have a good life. We’ve sacrificed so much to
Devastating Impacts of Mental Health Stigma on South Asian lives
It was a beautiful, sunny day, yet I felt a chill when I heard the devastating news. A young, accomplished South Asian woman, a mother
How Suicide Stigma Impacts Individuals and Communities
The world is making strides in recognizing the importance of mental well-being, but much more remains to be done. Shockingly, it is estimated that 700,000