Redefining Mental Health Through Culture, Connection, and Gratitude with Nyachan Nyak
Description
What does it mean to truly care for our mental health? For Nyachan Nyak, founder and CEO of the Nas Recovery Centre, the answer goes far beyond mainstream models of care.
In this inspiring conversation, Nyachan shares her journey from growing up in South Sudanese refugee camps to becoming a leader in culturally tailored mental health and addiction recovery in Australia. She explains why community connection, cultural sensitivity, and lived experience are essential for lasting change, and why joy and gratitude are powerful tools for resilience.
You’ll hear about:
– Why “perfect mental health” is a harmful myth
– The importance of cultural context in recovery and wellbeing
– Practical harm-reduction strategies anyone can use
– How gratitude and joy can help us navigate hard times
– The role of community and connection in true healing
Connect with Nyachan Nyak:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyachan-n-b6585a1a9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
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