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Why do many South Asians regard mental illness as taboo?

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Sometimes women dealing with alcoholic husbands or out of control children develop depression and need support and find it in spirituality- that's the big help of religion many men who don't quite make it in life or are unhappy with their jobs or children turn to alcohol instead of religion to deal with depression esp as they feel emabarassed to talk to anyone as it may make them look weak! More women turn to faith than men as they at least can open up to other women quicker. Whereas as a man we want to look tough and will be seen as weak if we talk bout feelings Life is too short it's best to try and smile and make others smile esp loved ones and try to avoid upsetting loved ones esp our elders

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