Mental Health

National Library of Medicine: “Discrimination and Mental Health–Related Service Use in a National Study of Asian Americans”

From the National Library of Medicine, this academic article can most apply to and benefit anyone who is interested in learning more about the association between perceived discrimination and use of mental health services. With data coming from the National Latino and Asian American Study, conclusive results indicate a need for more bilingual services and collaborations between formal service systems and community resources.

Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): “Asian American and Pacific Islander”

From the National Alliance on Mental Illness, this article can most apply to and benefit anyone who is interested in AAPI mental health. The source is packed with information with sections on Barriers to Mental Health Care, How to Seek Culturally Competent Care, and a resource list. There are also multiple subcategories to explore within the larger ones.

Mental Health

APA: “Resources from the Ethnicity and Health in America Series”

From the American Psychological Association, this article can most apply to and benefit anyone who would like to know how national heritage months impact the health of ethnic populations. Through the Ethnicity and Health in America Series, there are resources given on stress and acculturation among Asian-Americans. There are also other AAPI Resources.

Mental Health

APA: “Recommendations for the Treatment of Asian-American/Pacific Islander Populations”

From the American Psychological association, this article can most apply to and benefit anyone who is part of the AAPI community or practitioners who are interested in understanding how AAPI should be treated in a mental health aspect. Sections in this guide include implications for culturally competent care, myths and misinformation, inadequacies of traditional mental health care, culture-specific views of mental health and healing, and more. There are good references to take a look at.

Mental Health

HuffPost: “How To Find A Therapist Who Focuses On Asian American Mental Health”

From the HuffPost, this article can most apply to and benefit anyone who is part of the AAPI community who is interested in finding a culturally competent therapist. The article explains the importance of finding a safe space for AAPI to share freely through real accounts and gives other recommendations on finding a right therapist. There is also a list of recommended therapist directories one could utilize.

Mental Health

Health Matters: “‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’: The Impacts of Microaggressions on the AAPI Community”

From Health Matters, Dr.Warren Ng’s (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist) discussion can most apply to and benefit anyone who wants to educate themselves on how microaggressions affect the AAPI Community. In the article, Dr. Ng discusses the historical roots of microaggressions, how they can lead to physical assaults, the mental toll they take on Asian Americans, and how to be an ally.

Mental Health

Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders”

The ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America) can be a valuable source for everyone with its mission to “prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression.” It also has a webpage dedicated to Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders. On this resource page, you can find yearly trending articles, infographics, ADAA member relevant resources, and AAPI provider directories.

Race Education

Dear Asian Youth: “Mocking an Asian Accent is Never Funny”

“First person piece on why mocking an Asian accent is never funny from the website DearAsianYouth. This article talks about how mocking accents contributes to racism.”

Race Education

Vice: “Why People Still Laugh at Asian Accents: An Investigation”

“An explanation of the racism involved when people mock Asian accents, and the way Asian accents are still laughed at today.”

Race Education

NPR: “How ‘Ching Chong’ Became The Go-To Slur For Mocking East Asians”

A short article on the history and prevalence of a racist slur used against Asian people.