Inner Dialogue:
Confronting the Invisible Barrier Between Asian-Americans and Mental Health
A project by the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI) Class of 2020, Group 5
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The Asian-American Perspective
Why pay attention to Asian-Americans in addressing mental health? What are some of our experiences? Here are some unique perspectives from the creators of this site!
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Barriers to Healthcare
Hopping over the hurdle segregating Asian-American culture and mental health treatment. We disseminate the complexities of barriers to mental health care from a sociological standpoint
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Stigma in the Community
We discuss the different stigmas AAPI communities have towards mental health: negative stereotypes, denial, suppression of emotions, are some topics covered. The idea of shame also gets passed down from parent to child through tradition.
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Including AAPIs in the Conversation
What can we do to progress forward with tearing down the stigma of mental health in our community? Tips on navigating a conversation with your folks, resources you can access, and big ideas!
About Our Project
We are a group of students in the San Francisco Bay Area advocating for mental health awareness as a project under the Asian Pacific Leadership Institute, circa 2020. Our goal is to spread the scope of awareness of the struggles of Asian Americans and barries in psychological wellbeing. This website is meant to be a resource for our communities and assist them in navigating the challenges of seeking help, and we have included external links to resources that may benefit those in need.
IMPORTANT:
We acknowledge that our website is limited in scope and breadth of the topic of psychological well-being.
If you or someone you know needs help today, you can find help at the Crisis Text Line and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They’re free and available 24/7:
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Text “HELLO” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
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If you or your friend need help right now, call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
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*If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional.