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R U OK? Day: ‘Mental health is real’, but still hard to discuss in South Asian communities?

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Left: R U OK? Community Ambassador Devendra Sapkota, right: Stock image Source: iStockphoto / supplied

R U OK? Day is on 10 September, bringing a focus on mental health conversations and checking in with loved ones. R U OK? community ambassador Devendra Sapkota speaks to SBS Hindi about mental health stigma in Hindi-speaking and South Asian communities, cultural expectations and why these factors can make it harder to seek support.


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R U OK? Day is on 10 September, bringing a focus on mental health conversations and checking in with loved ones. R U OK? community ambassador Devendra Sapkota speaks to SBS Hindi about mental health stigma in Hindi-speaking and South Asian communities, cultural expectations and why these factors can make it harder to seek support.


(Disclaimer: The information provided here is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice.)

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