Brown Colored Glasses

The Taboo of Mental Illness in South Asians

June 22, 2020 Yasmin Virani Season 1 Episode 2
Brown Colored Glasses
The Taboo of Mental Illness in South Asians
Show Notes

This episode delves into the reasons for the stigma, taboo and societal discomfort surrounding mental illness in our culture as well as an opportunity to hear from two experts within the field, Farahana Kassam and Naureen Dharani, who share what actionable things we can do to address our own mental health and well being and how we can provide support to those within our families that may be struggling with mental illness.