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Scenario

When second-generation mental health struggles are misattributed to culture

My teenager is showing signs of depression but school counselors keep calling it cultural adjustment when we have been here since she was born

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural identity is being used to avoid recognizing genuine psychological distress in culturally diverse youth.

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.

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