Hanh's Story Pt 2 (of 2): Vietnamese-American Immigrant Talks about Overcoming Cultural Barriers to get Bipolar Diagnosis, Help

Continuing Hanh's riveting story from Part 1, Hanh describes how she turned her life around in Pt 2.  Hear about the conversation that changed her life--the words a loved one said that motivated her to get professional help!  Hear how she persevered and overcame American and Vietnamese cultural barriers to finally get a diagnosis.  Hear how Hanh is doing today; learn about the steps she took to transform her life.  Also discussed: Hanh's suggestions for people trying to explain their depression or bipolar disorder to their parents.  Hanh also gives advice for parents trying to support children with bipolar disorder.

 

 

 

 

Your Thoughts?:

  • Were you encouraged by how Hanh turned her life around?
  • Could you relate to any of Hanh's struggles?

--Jessica Lynn Gimeno

Wanna hear the rest of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month series?

--Click here for Victor's Story Pt 1 (of 2): Puerto Rican American Pastor Discusses Depression & Bipolar in His Family

--Victor's Story Pt 2 (of 2)

--Tribute to Advocate & Author Bebe Moore Campbell; 3 Lessons for People Fighting Depression or Bipolar and Those Who Love Them

--Melody's Story Pt 1 (of 2): Iranian-American Muslim Author & Attorney Busts Bipolar Stigma & Islamophobia

--Melody's Story Pt 2 (of 2)

Interested in learning more about Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?  Click here to see NAMI's website (National Alliance on Mental Illness)!

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