the Beyond podcast

High-Functioning Depression and Breaking Mental Health Stigma

Flora Sinha

Friends, in this episode of Beyond Podcast, I am opening up about my personal journey through mental health challenges in 2024, including my experience with major depression and high-functioning depression. I am sharing how I slowly got there, how I saw the signs…but didn’t and I am emphasizing the importance of seeking help. My hope is that my story will shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of mental health, particularly within the South Asian community, and my aim is to normalize struggles, raise awareness, and break the stigma around these issues.

** If you have thoughts of harming yourself, please tell someone. ** 


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