South Asian adolescents with immigrant parents in the United States (U.S.) face elevated psychological distress, yet stigma, age, and immigration status often impede access to mental health care. Self-guided mobile mental health interventions offer a promising alternative, especially when concerns about privacy and cultural barriers are present. This study explored first-generation South Asian adolescents’ (N = 31) perceptions of three self-guided mental health interventions through semi-structured interviews. Participants shared their attitudes toward mental health, stigma in their communities, and feedback on app usability. Thematic analysis revealed key patterns around intergenerational disconnect, concerns about cost, design preferences, and a desire for culturally relevant, private, and low-cost support. These findings underscore how mental health stigma, cultural norms, and limited autonomy shape engagement with digital tools. Tailoring app content to reflect these realities - and framing mental health support as inclusive, customizable, and stigma-free - may improve outreach and accessibility for this underserved population.