On Mental Health and Caregiving with Huyen Win, MPHc | MPH Lens Episode 3

Interview with Huyen Win, MPHc

Huyen Win is a health equity champion, community builder, and public health professional. Huyen is a MPH Candidate at UNC Gillings Global School of Public Health and is Director of Community and Growth at Acclinate after spending 6 years working at Google. She is known for her expertise in wellness, mental health, and health equity.

In this episode anticipate a closer look into Huyen’s perspective on how she avoids burnout and prioritizes her mental health while still fulfilling roles as public health professional, student, and caregiver to her mother who is a stroke survivor. With all of these titles, Huyen’s gives back to the community by providing a platform to help others maximize their productivity and goals while prioritizing their mental well-being.

Through her platform @SayHuyen she helps change makers fill their own cups with sustainable workout routines and wellness habits. Huyen highlights her passion for positive mental health initiatives surrounding fitness, wellness habits, and community.

Takeaways

Balancing multiple roles as a caregiver, student, and professional requires prioritizing mental health.
Creating a strong start and end to the day can help prioritize physical and mental well-being.
Setting boundaries and practicing self-care are essential for avoiding burnout.
Destigmatizing mental health in diverse communities requires open conversations, inclusive language, and highlighting different ways of taking care of mental health.