Disrupting Cultural Norms: Mental Health Perspectives on Career Choices

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In this episode of Heal Your Roots Podcast, we sit down with Elijah Jackson, a Licensed Social Worker with a focus on mental health and career development for young adults. Elijah shares his insights and experiences on a wide range of topics related to mental health, including the pressure to succeed, imposter syndrome, and dealing with stress and anxiety.

Elijah also provides valuable guidance on career development, offering advice on why it’s important to think about your major and the most common professions for immigrant students. He also shares his experiences working with young adults in the healthcare field and how to help clients who want to change their minds about their career paths.

Throughout the conversation, Elijah emphasizes the importance of taking time to assess your morals and values, having support, and letting go of expectations and perceptions. Whether you’re a student or a young adult starting your career, this episode will provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you navigate the challenges of mental health and career development.‍

 

Chapters and Timestamps:
0:00 | Why it’s important to think about your major
1:07 | What’s it like working with young adults in the healthcare field?
6:07 | What are the most common professions for immigrant students?
11:23 | Imposter Syndrome and the pressure to succeed.
16:55 | Taking time to assess your morals and values.
20:09 | How to deal with stress and anxiety?
25:09 | How do you help clients who want to change their minds?
29:44 | The importance of having support.
35:46 | Letting go of expectations and expectations.

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