There is obviously a lot of stigma around mental health and seeking therapy. Public stigma is defined as society's rejection of a person due to certain behaviors or physical appearances that are deemed unacceptable, dangerous or frightening. Because of the stigma that tends to follow mental health many individuals are hesitant to seek out help or treatment for themselves. Many suffer because their closest friends and family members do not understand them. In today's episode, I have a very special guest, my cousin, Bhavana. Bhavana works as a successful communications specialist in Dubai, speaks Korean fluently, and also travels around the world as the lead singer for Jesus Youth concerts. Bhavana is a strong advocate for mental health. In today's episode, Bhavana will be sharing her experience going through tremendous stress leading to hand tremors, panic attacks and nose bleeds to finally seeking therapy. This is what Bhavana has to say to anybody who wants to seek therapy, "You seek therapy when YOU feel you need it. Not after you've received everybody's validation, permission and blessing. You choose how to live your life". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tania-stanly/message