Experiences
Mental Health and Self-Care in the AAPI Community (Virtual)
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Event Overview
Among all demographics, the AAPI community is least likely to seek mental health treatment despite having the same mental health challenges as other groups. For the AAPI community, mental health and self-care can be a source of shame and is therefore taboo. The panel discussion will address why it’s important for the AAPI community to overcome this stigma.
What to expect
Please join API mental health professionals discuss their personal and professional experiences with mental health treatment and wellness.
- Panelists will share the personal experiences that led them to go into the mental health field.
- They will discuss the unique and varied considerations of AAPI people in deciding whether to seek mental health treatment and focus on wellness. These can include cultural stigma, family discouragement, and the feeling that typical practitioners will not understand the backgrounds and needs of AAPI clients.
- Q&A
Goals and Objectives
This event is intended to encourage AAPI people to make their mental health and wellness a priority and provide resources to aid them.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning more about mental health and the AAPI community.