Breaking the Stigma: Addressing Mental Health in Immigrant Communities

13min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

The speakers delve into the topic of mental health in immigrant communities, discussing the challenges they faced growing up and the stigma surrounding therapy and mental health issues. They explore the intergenerational impact of trauma and express a growing curiosity about their own mental well-being. They speculate on the reasons behind the stigma and ponder how it might change in future generations.

In this inspiring podcast episode, Anthony Chin-Quee, a medical professional and author, shares his journey of self-discovery and how it changed his life for the better. Through his unflinching examination of what it means to be a physician, he discovered the power of storytelling in helping to forgive himself and others, which allowed him to chart a new way forward. His memoir, "I Can't Save You," is an honest and human account of his struggles with relationships, feelings of inadequacy, and a fear of failure, and how looking within transformed his life.

Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.