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How Improving My Mental Health Helped Me Reconnect with My Culture
I am dedicated to spending the rest of my life inspiring others to use mental health as a tool to learn more about their cultural identity. -
Addressing Mental Health Barriers in the AAPI Community
By working to reduce stigma and provide culturally sensitive care, we can support the mental health of AAPI communities. -
Finding my Voice in Therapy as a South Asian
I’ve come to see therapy like a compass, the center from which I can chart my course. Each week, we venture forward toward a better self. -
Stereotypes and Seeking Care in a Racialized America
We are more alike than we are different, so why do these stereotypes and assumptions keep getting in the way? -
How Asian Shame and Stigma Contribute to Suicide
Asian Americans face multiple challenges when it comes to mental health and seeking care. -
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. -
Balancing Expectations with Mental Health
Today is the first day of Minority Mental Health Month. Read Michelle's story of how expectations from her family impacted her mental health journey and recovery.
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How Being an Iranian Immigrant Affected My Mental Health
"As I reflect on my mental health journey, I feel confident in saying that I don’t blame the West, my culture or my family for my challenges. There are so many contributing factors to mental health conditions, just as human beings are made up of more than one characteristic." -
Getting Involved with Minority Mental Health
Culture, race, ethnicity and sexual identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. We can all help ignite change against these disparities this Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. -
You Can’t “Pray Away” a Mental Health Condition
"It's mind-boggling just how far behind the African-American culture is when it comes to mental health and suicide. But African-Americans need to know: A mental health condition is no different than a physical one."