The American Asian

Episode 4 - Interview with Dr. Nadia Huq


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Dr. Nadia Huq is a clinical child psychologist licensed in the states of New Jersey and New York. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Nadia provides evidence-based services for a wide range of behavioral health-related concerns including anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, inattention, and trauma.

Arj & Sembo discuss various topics with Dr. Huq:

· Her background and upbringing

· Differentiating between psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists

· The stigma surrounding mental health in America, Asia, and within the Asian community in America

· Coping with the expectations placed on children in Asian and South Asian cultures

· The challenges faced by 1st generation immigrant parents in raising "double-cultured" children in America

· Dr. Huq's opinions on the responsibilities of parents to their children and vice versa as parents age, encompassing the concepts of duty versus love

· Navigating relationships outside of one's community, with Dr. Huq offering her advice in that regard.

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The American AsianBy Arj and Sembo