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.
California shootings, mental health, and gun violence
What should’ve been a night of celebration in a dance hall in Monterey Park, California turned into a night of mourning on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
The missing piece in your college success manual
By Brandon Hadi Northwest Asian Weekly Take a deep breath. You’re about to embark on a journey of a lifetime — going to college. Brimming with anticipation and excitement, prolonged […]