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Our community blog is a space to learn about a variety of mental health issues for Asian diaspora communities in the US. You can search our collection of personal stories, articles, news and other musings by a range of topics.
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As a first generation graduate, I hoped that this would also let my mom feel like my accomplishment was also
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I've learned to be more patient and to never really make set plans as life can throw things a lot
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Being raised to then avoid conflict in the name of harmony and humility, I took the safe route and went
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I experienced a lot of bullying for my body, as I am more of a slim thiccc Asian gal, which
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While hunkering down during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chicago-based professional translated her experiences into a mini-guide entitled How We Talk
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This month, we chat with the ladies behind The Desi Condition, a podcast centered on mental wellness and Desi culture,
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Mak’s journey with depression has been ongoing for several years now. After a stint at Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health
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So if you want to know the big secret to being successful, it’s that productivity isn’t entirely dependent on the
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Just 13 when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Diana Chao was desperate for someone to confide in – someone
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I can definitely say that we didn’t handle the mental health talk perfectly right off the bat. We’ve all made
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But as my 38th birthday has come and gone, I reflect back on the tumultuous yet resilient life I have
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Shame is paralyzing, it causes people to want to hide their mistakes, etc. But the whole idea behind Erasing Shame
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For many years, I’ve felt inferior and invisible among White people. I went to a mostly White high school, and
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The silver lining in the harm that happened to me is that now I get to empower other Asian American
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In order to begin the healing process, it’s important to accept your feelings and thoughts, and allow yourself to experience
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The Asian Mental Health Collective hears from actors An Phan (based in Los Angeles, USA) and Chase Tang (based in
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Welcome to the Mental Health Mukbang, a videocast by the Asian Mental Health Collective. We’re so excited to begin this
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There is no shame in seeking help. We shouldn’t feel guilty about our wants and needs. And we shouldn’t have
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There is no playbook of easy answers for any given situation, no prescribed code of conduct, but I have learned
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I worked hard, crushed my goals, and bothered no one in my life. I had it together, but I was
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To my 7 year old self — the bright eyed and bushy tailed girl that came to the US hoping
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I want to remind myself, and everyone else, to focus on yourself. Be mindful of what our mind and body
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Although it is a daily struggle to fight against my anxiety, teaching motivates me to maintain a healthy mental state
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…I've learned how to talk about my emotions and open up to people I trust. I've made it a point
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