hey there @chibam those are some interesting points. i am a bit confused though- are you suggesting that discussing the cultural aspect of mental health isn't important? please correct me if i'm wrong!!

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@chibam wrote:

But I can state from experiance that feeling like an alien; being utterly confused by the reigning culture; feeling descriminated against and judged are not problems that are solely confined to non-white people. I'm white and I find it hard to imagine how the world around me could possibly be any more alien or incompatable with me.

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this thread doesn't imply that white people have not faced judgement or discrimination at all, this thread is more about discussing how people overcame culture-based stigmas and challenges. i know that i'm not alone in finding it hard to balance my culture views and mental health, and i want to share/learn from others how they approached things. i am a bit confused about your last line - do mind clarifying what you mean?