My teenage daughter is struggling with depression and rejecting both the therapy I'm suggesting and the traditional practices my parents want her to try, saying none of it fits who she is as a third-culture kid. We're all trying to help but feel completely lost about how to bridge these different worlds.
More people experience this than they realize.
A family system breaks down when traditional, Western, and hybrid cultural approaches to mental health create competing loyalties instead of collaborative care.
“Where Are You with Depression — across cultures and traditions?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.