What It's Like Explaining Depression To Your Asian Parents

Many Asian parents tend to practice tough love — but that makes it so much harder for someone struggling with depression.

Posted on December 09, 2015, 17:01 GMT

Susan Cheng

BuzzFeed Editorial Assistant

Charlotte Gomez

BuzzFeed Staff

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To learn more about depression and anxiety, check out the resources at the National Institute of Mental Health here and here.

If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, you can speak to someone immediately here or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.