Burning Brightly

Authors

Christine Sukhwa, Stony Brook University

Abstract

This work is a personal essay I wrote for my writing class on the topic of burnout. More specifically, burnout in college students who face heavy expectations from their parents and themselves. I discussed the stigma surrounding mental health and how that contributes to 1) students not being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout and 2) students being unwilling to seek help. The piece also explored the relationship between mental health stigma and South Asian culture. It touches on themes of getting better and improvement as well.

Recommended Citation

Sukhwa, Christine (2023) "Burning Brightly," RhetTech: Vol. 5, Article 3.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/rhettech/vol5/iss1/3