Disrupting Cultural Norms: Mental Health Perspectives on Career Choices
<p>Elijah Jackson returns to talk with Kira about something he sees a lot in his practice, which is mostly college students: young adults trying to figure out whether their major or career is right for them. Family and cultural expectations often weigh heavily on those decisions, especially in immigrant families where the pressure to excel is intense.</p><p>They talk about the hopelessness that can come from pursuing something you're not invested in, why students need more chances to explore their interests early, and why being patient with yourself matters while you figure out what you want.</p><p>Find this episode, along with show notes and FAQs, on the <a href="https://healyourrootspodcast.com/episodes/disrupting-cultural-norms-mental-health-career-choices">Heal Your Roots Podcast website</a>.</p>
Elijah Jackson returns to talk with Kira about something he sees a lot in his practice, which is mostly college students: young adults trying to figure out whether their major or career is right for them. Family and cultural expectations often weigh heavily on those decisions, especially in immigrant families where the pressure to excel is intense.
They talk about the hopelessness that can come from pursuing something you're not invested in, why students need more chances to explore their interests early, and why being patient with yourself matters while you figure out what you want.
Find this episode, along with show notes and FAQs, on the Heal Your Roots Podcast website.