“Many Asian Americans, especially young adults, are talking about mental health and seeking out supports specifically through Asian American therapists or other therapists of color,” she said.

Here's what obstacles Asian Americans face when seeking mental health care 02:48. SACRAMENTO – This month, CBS13 is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) and ...

One in four people will experience mental illness during their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization. This statistic is troubling, given that mental illness is a leading cause of ...

Although federal data has suggested about 10% of Asian Americans experience mental health issues, a 2021 survey by the Asian American Psychological Association found the number to be closer to 40%.

Despite the stigma around mental health in the Asian American community and the challenges they face, Khan said that it’s important to seek out people who can help.

Health surveys show Asian Americans are the ethnic group least likely to seek mental health support. One counselor worries too many young Asian Americans are falling through the cracks.

Expanded coverage and covered mental health care can fill gaps, a survey finds. More Asian American psychologists can also cross cultural divides and lower stigma by being on the payroll. It’s ...

Introduction. Mental health is an extremely important, but commonly overlooked health topic in Asian American (hereafter, AA) youths. The 2005 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's '10 ...

Mental health issues in the Asian American community persist following a rise in hate crimes during the pandemic, researchers and advocates say, but few seek help, and those who do can’t find ...

Asian American youth use art to raise awareness about mental health challenges . Submissions included various forms of art like essays, paintings and videos of students singing and dancing.

The statistical data emphasizes a troubling trend revealing an increase in serious mental illness (SMI) among young Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals aged 18-25. Between 2008 and ...

The South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network, a nonprofit addressing mental health in South Asian communities, can be reached by phone at (732) 902-2561‬ and or by email at info@samhin.org.