South Asian Mental Health • Cultural Shame • Social Pressure • Individual Healing • Generational Expectations 🧠 “They’d rather I suffer silently than bring shame to the family name.” The phrase “Log kya kahenge?” — What will people say? — is more than a rhetorical question in South Asian households. It’s a weapon of silence, a suppressor of mental health conversations, and a mask that forces many to wear a brave face while they break inside. 📊 Bar Chart: Impact of “Log Kya Kahenge?” on Mental Health Top 5 Mental Health Struggles Linked to Social Image Pressure (2024 Survey) 🔍 What Does It Mean to Prioritize Social Image? In many…