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How Asian Shame and Stigma Contribute to Suicide
Asian Americans face multiple challenges when it comes to mental health and seeking care. -
Why We Need More Culturally Competent Therapists
"I realized some time ago that no matter how much mental health service I received, those who were providing therapy were not always culturally competent."
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The Mental Health Care Gap
For treatment to be successful for POC, it needs to be equally accessible, empathetic and competent as it is for white people. -
This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities
To help raise awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities, NAMI is releasing the latest installments of the “Strength Over Silence” video series, highlighting three personal stories featuring courage, culture and community. -
Recovering from an Eating Disorder as a Trans Person
"I am who I am, and I don’t need to force my body into a shape that’s uncomfortable or unhealthy." -
Register for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
This webinar will discuss the latest data and research on the mental health of LGBTQ youth as well the ways that each of us can save the lives of LGBTQ young people. -
Outreach and Engagement for Asian American Families
With more efforts to prioritize inclusion, we can support diverse communities and their unique mental health needs. -
Cultivating Self-Acceptance in The LGBTQ Community
"Making amends where there’s been harm is part of the healing process. The more we can recognize, repent, and repair, the more we can prevent future generations from experiencing not only shame, but trauma."
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Why Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders Don’t go to Therapy
In the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, there are many cultural beliefs that prevent people from getting the help they need. To empower individuals in this community to seek mental health care, we must shatter these misconceptions.