We all struggle with mental health stigma to some extent, whether it be with people trying to tell us there’s nothing wrong with our life, or feeling hesitant to seek support because you are unsure of how you will be perceived. These thoughts about mental health are amplified even more within South-Asian communities, and in general with collectivist cultures. There is nothing wrong with looking at mental health differently than others, but sometimes mental health is not understood within our cultures, particularly because there is no language or dialogue around the topic, which also leads to stigma or fear of the unknown.

Grieving is different for everyone, there is no one way of coping with grief. Research talks about stages of grief, but is it truly an effective tool to help navigate loss?

Motherhood is one of the most rewarding yet challenging phases in life. It comes with many suggestions, tried and true advice but ultimately we figure out what works for us and we become our own expert. Today, on mother’s day we celebrate mothers. But, we also want to acknowledge the struggles mothers face especially with perinatal mood and anxiety during pregnancy or within 12 months of giving birth. Having a little one is not easy, so let’s talk about it…