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.

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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

William James College: “Guide for Parents of Asian/Asian American Adolescents”

From William James College Center of Excellence for Multicultural and Global Mental Health (CMGMH), this guide will most apply to and benefit parents of Asian/Asian American Adolescents. The guide and accompanying video is available in six languages. The guide covers the history of Asian-American Discrimination in the U.S, history of Asians fighting discrimination, why it’s important to talk about it, how to talk about it, and further resources.

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.

Scholarships

goingmerry: “30 Valuable Scholarships for Asian American Students in 2023”

List of 30 scholarships for Asian American Students, with description that includes amount, provider, eligibility requirements, and application requirements.

Scholarships

SmartScholar: Scholarships for Chinese Students

A scholarship directory that features scholarships for Chinese Students with descriptions of the requirements, qualifications, award amount, date and links.