In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru discuss how attitudes toward mental health have changed in Taiwan. They explore why younger generations are more open to talking about stress and emotions, how popular terms like 內耗 and 情緒價值 became part of everyday conversations, and why seeking therapy is still not always an easy choice.
📘 Podcast Notes
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How older and younger generations view mental health differently
Why terms like 內耗, 情緒價值, 情勒, and 界線感 have become so popular
How Asian families express (or don’t express) emotions
Why therapy is becoming more accepted, but still isn’t accessible to everyone
🧠 Listener Challenge:
你們國家的人對心理健康有什麼看法呢？心理諮商還是一個「禁忌」話題嗎？How is mental health viewed in your country? Is therapy still considered a taboo topic? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @bitesize.chinese!
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