18 min
Episode 2: Mental health in the South Asian community BAME Scot Podcast
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- Cultura y sociedad
The Melting Scot's Junaid Ashraf is joined by guest Aaisha Sabir who recently wrote a blog for the Melting Scot about mental health in the South Asian community.
Talking points include
Awareness of mental health issues such as depression/anxiety
Education institutions
Approach to treatment
Relationship with faith and belief in God
Comparison with physical health
Denial and hiding the issue at home due to societal pressures
We should feel comfortable about how we’re feeling with our family without the stigma
It’s okay to not be okay
The gossiping and further perpetuation of negative mental health stress
The Melting Scot's Junaid Ashraf is joined by guest Aaisha Sabir who recently wrote a blog for the Melting Scot about mental health in the South Asian community.
Talking points include
Awareness of mental health issues such as depression/anxiety
Education institutions
Approach to treatment
Relationship with faith and belief in God
Comparison with physical health
Denial and hiding the issue at home due to societal pressures
We should feel comfortable about how we’re feeling with our family without the stigma
It’s okay to not be okay
The gossiping and further perpetuation of negative mental health stress
18 min