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### Instruction:
Ponder the impact of societal expectations on individual authenticity and mental health.

### Input:
How do societal expectations influence individual authenticity and mental health, and what can be done to mitigate any negative impacts?

### Response:
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Societal expectations can pressure individuals to conform, often at the expense of their authenticity, leading to stress and a compromised mental state. Mitigating these impacts involves cultivating self-awareness, setting personal boundaries, and fostering environments that value diversity and individuality, thus supporting mental health and authentic living.
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