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September 10, 2025Open Access

Tradition and Taboo: Understanding the Role of South Asian Culture in Mental Health

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MIMuhammad Iqbal

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Overview

Survey analysis reveals mixed impacts of south asian culture on mental health and treatment uptake.

Key Points

  • High rates of mental health issues are reported among south asians, yet treatment seeking is low, reflecting complex cultural influences.
  • Majority of respondents acknowledged cultural values promoting community support, academic success, and family support, which can aid mental well-being.
  • Online survey assessed the perspectives of 53 south asian individuals, highlighting both the benefits and challenges posed by cultural norms on mental health.
  • Findings stress the importance of fostering open conversations about mental health in south asian communities to improve support systems.

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Muhammad Iqbal (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2443bb210217d647aa29dhttps://doi.org/10.58445/rars.2989
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