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Burnout: Strong women need care too: Embracing the vulnerable side
I have often come across, both personally and professionally, women who are drowning in the expectation to do it all. This generation is expected to balance a profession, children, family, relationships, and themselves often without pause or recognition. The societal pressure is relentless. Women are asked to maintain a picture-perfect home, raise high-achieving children who are mentally, emotionally, and physically well, and remain emotionally available partners. Too often,
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The strength of extended family and community in South Asian mental health.
A tradition of shared responsibility In many South Asian cultures, the idea of family extends far beyond the nuclear household. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins often live under one roof or nearby and play active roles in raising children and supporting one another emotionally. In the absence of families nearby, it is common practice for neighbours to support each other, replacing the role of the extended families. These traditions are rooted in collectivist values whe
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Building confidence and embracing self-worth
The transition from a young, carefree person to a responsible adult caring for ourselves and others can impact how we care for ourselves and feel about ourselves. We go through the life cycle daily, repeating the same pattern, feeling disconnected and deflated. This can sometimes lead to a negative self-image. We sometimes need more confidence in doing things that came quickly to us in the past. Simple things like socialising, playing a sport, or starting a new activity can s
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