The Impact of Cultural Expectations on South Asian American Mental Health
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The Impact of Cultural Expectations on South Asian American Mental Health

The South Asian American experience is deeply intertwined with cultural traditions, values, and familial expectations. The intersection of cultural expectations and mental well-being is a complex and sensitive topic that requires thoughtful understanding and compassionate support.

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Parthi B. Patel, south asian, brown therapy, vedic therapy, bi-cultural therapy Parthi B. Patel Parthi B. Patel, south asian, brown therapy, vedic therapy, bi-cultural therapy Parthi B. Patel

As a South Asian millennial and child of immigrants, it is hard for me not to look at the world differently than my peers, those who only know a Western lifestyle. It was difficult growing up in a space where I felt the need to fit into two different cultures – American and Indian. I always felt behind.

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