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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. -
I Think I Might Be Gay
We helped change attitudes and laws. And we discovered the transformative, collective power in the simple act of coming out. -
Hanging On the Edge: Rock Climbing and the Therapeutic Relationship
I have found climbing to be a beautiful metaphor for overcoming the difficulties life throws our way. -
It’s Time for New Standards for Mental Health Care
Our current standards for treating mental illness are inherently flawed. -
Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
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. -
Accepting My Sexuality in Eating Disorder Recovery
The pride I feel about my identity is inextricably linked to the pride I feel about being in recovery from an eating disorder. -
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? -
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."