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    "title": "Mental Health in South Asian Culture",
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    "abstract": "<p>In South Asian culture, the topic of mental health is extremely stigmatized. For young adults who are susceptible to facing various obstacles that impact their mental well-being, it is important to examine the cultural factors that contribute to the stigma surrounding this topic. Delving into the behaviors and perceptions of South Asian college students in the United States uncovers the multitude of intertwined influences that impact the development of one’s mental health. This study aims to answer the question, “What are the behaviors and perceptions surrounding mental health for UC San Diego students who are South Asian?” An online survey was implemented to collect data from 148 South Asian students at UC San Diego, introducing a mixed-method design to draw findings. The results revealed that mental well-being is significantly shaped by the interaction of sociocultural factors, such as family dynamics and pressures, experiences of stereotyping, comfortability with discussing mental health, and expectations surrounding sexuality and gender identity. These findings bring awareness to the significant stigma surrounding mental health topics in South Asian culture and reflect the interventions needed to destigmatize this topic. This study sheds light on the cultural stigma that this community faces, presenting the critical need for strategies to create safe environments for South Asian young adults to express their mental well-being.</p>",
    "language": "eng",
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        "text": "© the author(s). All rights reserved.",
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    "keywords": [
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            "word": "Mental Health"
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        {
            "word": "South Asian Culture"
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            "first_name": "Shivani",
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            "last_name": "Sharma",
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    "date_submitted": "2025-02-13T22:19:46.869000Z",
    "date_accepted": "2025-04-21T23:29:45.151000Z",
    "date_published": "2025-07-25T23:58:00Z",
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