by Oliver Wang | Nov 26, 2024 | Mental Health, Stigma, Support
The Impact of Stigma on Seeking Mental Health Services “You’re not depressed, just focus on studying and stop playing video games!” or “Get some rest and eat more, I’m sure you will be fine.” Before seeking professional mental health support, many Asian Americans...
by Chad Hara | May 10, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
When thinking about mental health, a community that is often forgotten is the Asian American community. With the rise of the pandemic, many in the Asian American community are seeking mental health services more than ever. However, the cultural backgrounds that many...
by Mindy Jones | Feb 25, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
Transracial adoptees face an intersectional challenge due to both their race and their adoption status. Where people of color experience microaggressions based on race, ethnicity, and culture, and White adoptees experience adoption-based microaggressions,...
by PACMH Team | Feb 22, 2023 | Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Abuse
Emotional abuse can occur in any relationship, including but not limited to family, friendships, professional and romantic relationships. Emotional abuse is difficult to define and even harder to notice. Emotional abuse involves insults, manipulation, yelling, control...
