Maybe your parents are putting way too much responsibility on you and that you feel a little bit embarrassed or even actively discouraged from seeking help. And furthermore, since you can't show it to your parents, they don't take it seriously. So what do we do about this situation? Before we get there, I want to start by sort of doing a little cognitive test. If you kind of agreed with me intellectually like 'it is okay for people who are struggling to get help' It's not okay for me to get help. I should be able to do it on my own, right? Like I get that Dr. K is saying that it's okay for people to get help,. But
ποΈ Join Dr. K as he discusses the challenges faced by Asian-American kids in today's world. High competition in education and the job market often leads to a mental health crisis, with high suicide rates among Asian-American youth. Dr. K explores cultural factors contributing to this crisis and encourages kids to seek help and find their passions. Through therapy and coaching, they can overcome challenges and improve their mental health. π
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