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Needless to say, men and women experience and express their emotions differently, within their bodies and their minds. While women tend to reach out and find comfort in talking through their feelings, South Asian men are encouraged to keep their emotions to themselves.

If you suffer from migraines, you know how much they disrupt your life. Migraines are chronic headaches that cause significant pain and are accompanied by neurological symptoms such as auras, nausea or vomiting.

Working towards a healthy relationship requires learning how to communicate better with your partner, having a strong friendship as the basis of the relationship, and learning how to argue effectively, among other things. Equally important is the ability for self-reflection.

Aditya is a 34 year old Indian male with a wife and a son who is two years old. He and his wife immigrated from India 3 years ago and settled into an apartment in a diverse neighborhood in the United States. On his 34th birthday, he ended up in the hospital. The doctor asked his wife for his history and she began to tell him:

Hold a heavy object in your arms for a few minutes and your muscles will start to feel fatigued. You will drop the object on the floor because your muscles are so overworked. Lifting something else will only be possible after your muscles receive some rest. The same is true for willpower, a limited mental resource that gives out after being exerted for too long.

The Effects of Academic Pressure on South Asian Children

Mental health education and awareness needs to begin from an early age so that children can establish healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Families are especially important in reinforcing lifestyles that encourage positive mental health.

Memorial Day in the United States is dedicated to remembering those who have fought to serve the country. Even if you don’t personally know someone who was part of the US Military, watching others grieve their loss can bring up feelings of grief for you too.

Preeti knew this day would come for two weeks. She had marked it on her calendar and had been counting down the days. As it got closer, she noticed that her stomach became upset for most of the day, her heart was racing and she was having difficulty falling asleep. She recognized these signs as anxiety and did her best to calm herself down.

Aging is a difficult process no matter what culture you identify with. Slowly losing your independence as well as your physical health can take a toll on a person both mentally and physically. Aging in a place different from your country of origin can make the process even more challenging for the elder as well as for his/her family.