Isolation, Loneliness, Mental Health & Talking About How We Feel (S2:Ep157)

ARE YOU WILLING TO TALK ABOUT IT? TODAY I have with me Dr. Nghi Dang who was born in Vietnam but immigrated to the United States when he was 7 years old. He went from being surrounded by love and support to an alien culture where he didn't speak the language, and was targeted by bullies. Nghi silently struggled emotionally and mentally. During the pandemic his memories came rushing back as he witnessed the same feelings of isolation and loneliness in his patients that he experienced as a child. That year he also lost a nephew to suicide. Nghi was motivated to do something to help educate children. He wanted to start a dialogue between parents and children about mental health. He believes the best way to help educate is through storytelling so he has written and illustrated a series of books called The Adventures of Max and Friends.  

Bio - Nghi Dang was born in Vietnam but grew up in Southern California. His family moved to the states when he was 7 years old. As an immigrant, he shared the same struggles as many other immigrants with adjusting to a new norm and dealing with bullying, discrimination, and constantly having to self-validate while fighting off depression.  Having been in practice for over 10 years as a Family Physician, he has realized that his struggles are shared by many of his patients. As the pandemic progressed, he saw more and more visits related to mental health in the clinic for both adults and children. He was motivated to do something to help educate children and help start a dialogue between parents and children about mental health. He figured the best way to help educate is through storytelling.

Connect with Nghi: www.theadventuresofmaxandfriends.org 

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