Destigmatizing Mental Health in API Communities
Cultural Understanding of Mental Health
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Discussing mental health in the context of AAPI culture
- The role of family and community
- Protecting the family’s honor
- Collective responsibility
Intergenerational Perspectives
- Bridging generational gaps
- Respect for elders
- Traditional views on mental health
Language Barriers and Access to Mental Health Services
- Breaking language barriers
- Cultural competence in therapy
Normalizing Mental Health Conversations
- Personal stories and testimonies
Redefining Success and Perfection
- Challenging the “Model Minority” myth
Addressing the Impact of Discrimination and Racism
- Mental health and racism
Spirituality and Mental Health
- Integrating spritiual practices and practices and mental health
- Mental health stigma in religious communities
The Role of Social Media in Metal Health
- Social media and representation
Rural vs. Urban Differences in Mental Health
- Challenges in rural areas
- Urbanization and mental health
On Campus
Online Resources
Asian American Psychological Association
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
The Trevor Project (AAPI-specific resources for LGBTQ+ youth)
Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)
Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
The National Asian American Pacific Women’s Forum (NAAWP)
Psychology Today (AAPI Therapists Directory)
Therapists of Color
Crisis Text Line
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN)
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Mental Health America
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
