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When mental health symptoms conflict with cultural obligations

I have social anxiety but in my culture not participating in community events means you are selfish and people will talk about your family

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Individual healing needs are colliding with collective participation requirements.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

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