When you move to a new country where you know no one and your resources are limited there is a high chance that you will suffer from mental health issues. Diaspora depression is a complex condition that affects most people who move from their homeland. The move from people who provide emotional support can intensify emotional distress. The complications include discrimination language barrier and social difficulties. What are the effects of perceived discrimination on mental health? When moving to a new environment at some point you think to yourself about how to deal with discrimination, what an individual mostly doesn’t think about is the extent of the discrimination and racism one might face in the diaspora. A woman with mental health issues The impact of perceived discrimination in the diaspora may be even more catastrophic than in the homeland. Due to the perception of being discriminated and marginalized against an individual may experience more stress, anxiety, and depression. This may rock an individual’s confidence and destroy their self-esteem which in turn may inhibit their ability to assimilate and succeed in the diaspora. However, discrimination and racism may affect not only someone’s mental health but also their perspective of themselves which affects their well-being. How does cultural background affect mental health? Cultural norms, beliefs values, and attitudes towards mental health influence how an individual interprets and reacts towards mental health. In most cases, an individual from Kenya is very reserved toward therapy and mental institutions, thus making it hard for them to deal with their mental health. Acculturation-the process of adjusting to a new culture – may introduce more stress and dilemmas which only complicates mental health more. Cultural influence touches on the help-seeking behavior the coping mechanism availability and mental health services from an individual culture. Cultural conditions like spirituality and family background may either provide protection or aggravate mental health problems. A man struggling with mental health An individual who believes that he is not prone to any mental health issues or mental may be seen as a form of weakness thus making it hard for an individual to seek help considering his support system is not in the same state as his. The cultural factor plays a great part in forming a person’s understanding and consciousness of mental health. In conclusion depression and mental health issues is a broad topic that needs the community to come together to assist the affected. The process aimed at reaching a mutual understanding, respecting, and working towards promoting inclusiveness in the diaspora community to ensure mental stability and well.