Apr 08 2022 42 mins
Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Depression and its different aspects. They’ll also talk about how people can help their family members suffering from depression.
Just some brief facts from CMHA to share. In Canada, in a year, 1 in 5 people will experience mental health problems and by age 40 about half of the population will have a personal experience with mental illness. Mental illness does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, education, income levels, and culture.
The social stigma and the dismissiveness of mental health issues that exist within the Vietnamese community can sometimes force people to suffer in silence and not seek the help they need and exacerbate the problem even further. We hope that by openly talking about mental health and the struggles that people go through, we, as a community, can start to understand and, most importantly, be kinder and more supportive of those suffering from mental health issues.
If you are suffering and in crisis, please call your local crisis hotline. We’ve also listed resources for you or your family in our show notes.
Vi and Veronica would really appreciate your feedback regarding their show. You can send your comments and more to [email protected]
ABOUT VI LY
Vi is an educational content creator who regularly hosts shows at Vi Can Shine! If you would like to reach out to her, please feel free to send an email to [email protected]
ABOUT VERONICA DOAN
Veronica is a Substance Misuse and Migrant Workers Counselor at Watari Counselling & Support Services Society. Veronica spends every Thursday handing out food to the Vietnamese group and substance-affected people.
Veronica's Bio: https://www.watari.ca/team/veronica-doan/
Veronica's Email: [email protected]
Veronica's Phone: 604 254 6995 EXT: 233
Mental Health Resources:
- Crisis-Lines:
- If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, Contact 911 or the emergency services in your area right away.
- https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/thinking-about-suicide/ (Canada)
- https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/ (BC)
- "Language Service: Both of the 310-6789 and 1-800-SUICIDE phone lines are available in over 140 languages using a language service. Let us know which language you require, and we will try and provide an interpreter." -Crisis Centre BC
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/urgent-help (For Kids, Teens, and Young Adults)
- Other Resources:
- https://www.c19help.ca/vn/info/mental-health-resources (Vietnamese)
- https://www.mosaicbc.org/languages/viet-ngu/ (Vietnamese)
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/bc/vancouver?category=vietnamese (List of Vietnamese-speaking counsellors in B.C.)