Periagoge
Scenario

When mental health struggles feel like family betrayal

I have been depressed for months but in my community seeking help means admitting your family failed you and I cannot bring that shame on them

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Individual suffering is being silenced by collective honor codes that make healing feel like disloyalty.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental health across cultures — stigma and access?”

Peri

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.