Mental health stigma in the Sikh community of the Bay Area often discourages individuals from seeking help. Noor Khera describes her struggles with mental health and her fear of being perceived as weak. After receiving support from her husband and starting medication, she experienced improvement. Dr. Ravinder Randhawa, a Sikh psychiatrist, notes this reluctance to seek help is common across many Asian communities. Naz Khera shares her frustrations with family disapproval when discussing mental health issues, emphasizing the extra burden faced by women and girls in this context.
Sikhs in the Bay Area often face disapproval from their community regarding mental health issues, which are frequently viewed as signs of weakness or fabrication.
Noor Khera's journey illustrates how societal perceptions of mental health can prevent individuals from seeking help, despite the severe impact on their well-being.
Dr. Ravinder Randhawa emphasizes that reluctance to seek mental health care is common in various Asian communities, indicating a broader cultural issue in emotional expression.
Naz Khera highlights the challenges women and girls face when opening up about mental health, exacerbated by the disapproval of family and friends.
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