Did you know that only 3.3% of U.S. psychologists are Asian, and fewer than 1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander?
Mental Health Awareness Month: Healing the mind through cultural practices
As the nation observes both Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, AAPI practitioners and community members are drawing from centuries-old cultural healing traditions to support mental wellbeing.
Studies find AA+NHPI students face significant mental health hurdles, are underrepresented in classroom settings
Mental health challenges significantly impact Asian American and Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander (AA+NHPI) experiences in education—and these challenges appear to roll over into these communities’ health and health outcomes, too, according to recent research out of the University of Washington (UW).
Suicide rates increase among Asian American Pacific Islander youth
Dr. Anthony Lam Bui became passionate about helping Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth address mental health challenges after his own lived experiences as an immigrant kid as well as witnessing how the COVID-19 pandemic made an impact on the community.
White House convenes leaders to address mental health disparities
The White House is giving long overdue attention to the status of mental health among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), hosting a convention on the matter in Washington, D.C. on July 24.
Dismantling stigma
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, a month Providence Swedish Health Services’ Dr. Nwando Anyaoku feels is deeply important for the populations the month is meant to serve.
Study reveals discrimination’s toll on mental health AAPI adults
As May approaches, the United States prepares to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
White House AANHPI mental health summit touts progress, exposes what’s still lacking
On July 20, the inaugural Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Summit was hosted in-person in Washington, D.C. by the Biden-Harris administration.
Counselors who understand POC and LGBTQIA+s are ready to help
Social justice and therapy pair well together. This is true whether you are the client or the counselor.
You are not alone: NAMI in Washington offers BIPOC support group
It has been said that our nation is having a mental health crisis.