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Seeking mental health support in and of itself is very challenging. It\u2019s difficult to be vulnerable and reach out to friends and family, let alone a professional, and there\u2019s no denying the role of cultural and social stigma in making it even harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

For many, especially POC, there is an added layer of guilt and shame<\/a> when it comes to therapy. Whether we look at Afro-Caribbean cultures, Arab cultures, Asian or South Asian cultures, many cultures tend to stigmatize mental health in different ways, making it nearly impossible to seek professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling, here are some tips to help you get through these challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledge, understand and accept that it\u2019s okay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s okay to struggle and find yourself in need of a little help and support. There\u2019s nothing wrong with you needing to take a little time off, seek help from a licensed and qualified professional, and get the support you require. Everybody has mental health struggles at some point<\/a> or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind yourself that you are not crazy or ungrateful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having mental health issues doesn\u2019t make you ungrateful or crazy,<\/a> contrary to popular misconception. You can appreciate and acknowledge all the blessings in your life while still struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Educate those closest to you\u2014but don\u2019t strain yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have the emotional, intellectual, and mental energy to educate loved ones about your mental health struggles and general concerns, do so. But never at the expense of your own boundaries. It\u2019s going to be uncomfortable; there\u2019s no denying that, but it\u2019s so worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find support from individuals in similar situations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Support groups are going to become a saving grace for you in these trying times. Connecting with those from similar backgrounds and situations or with relatable struggles can help you feel less isolated and lonely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody should have the power to disempower you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for help and assistance and would like to work with a therapist who understands difficult socio-cultural contexts, reach out to us. Azizeh E. Rezaiyan is a <\/a>Farsi-speaking therapist and psychologist<\/a> heading our counseling and <\/a>therapy services in Palo Alt<\/a>o<\/a>. Contact us today to know more<\/a> about our work and how we can help you overcome these barriers to mental health and wellness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seeking mental health support in and of itself is very challenging. It\u2019s difficult to be vulnerable and reach out to friends and family, let alone a professional, and there\u2019s no denying the role of cultural and social stigma in making it even harder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":6697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\nTips to Help You Move Past Cultural Stigma Attached to Therapy - Azizeh Rezaiyan Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A lot of us may find ourselves struggling with cultural stigma when it comes to seeking mental health services. 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