07/15/2026
"This is not sustainable." 🚫
As we honor Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this month, we are turning a much-needed spotlight onto a topic that is far too often left in the dark: Men’s mental health, specifically within the South Asian community.
Hear from Abilash Pulicken, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC):
"Growing up on the subcontinent, I saw firsthand the cultural factors that shape how we—and our families—talk (or don’t talk) about mental health. From a young age, many of us were taught to keep our fears, insecurities, and struggles private to avoid judgment or bring shame. But keeping it inside doesn't make it disappear. It leaves so many men feeling ill-equipped to handle the challenges that show up in our relationships, our workplaces, and within ourselves."
Mental health isn't a sign of weakness—it's a massive part of living a happy, productive life. Managing sadness, anger, loneliness, shame, or anxiety requires tools, support, and open conversation.
🗣️ If you are struggling right now, please speak to someone. Whether it’s a trusted friend, a colleague, or a licensed professional, you do not have to carry this alone. There is a community here ready to listen and help.
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT --This Fall, we are hosting something BIG - a space designed to equip young Asian men with the leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and mental resilience they need to break these cycles and thrive. Drop a comment below if you're ready to change the narrative with us, and stay tuned for registration details!
Grant Disclaimer - This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GG-01402-CY awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
