Asian Americans are perceived to have few psychological problems and seem to adjust well in society. However, review of research literature shows that Asian Americans do suffer from mental illness but underutilize mental health services due to cultural perceptions of mental health, levels of ...
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摘要: The mental health of Asian Americans. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: PAGES (INTRO/BODY):xvi, 222 p. SUBJECT(S): Asian Americans; Mental health services; Mental health; Mental disorders;Psychology; United States. DISCIPLINE: No discipline assigned.关键词:...
A new Boston-area mental health initiative focused on Asian-American women enrolled its first cohort at Harvard this fall. The program, called “Asian Women’s Action for Resilience and Empowerment,” launched in September and consists of part group therapy session, part research study. It aims ...
Money problems, health problems, and the loss of loved ones are all sources of stress, worry, and sadness. During stressful times, feeling sad, worried, or anxious for a little while is normal.
Rhee, S. The impact of immigration and acculturation on the mental health of Asian Americans: Overview of epidemiology and clinical implications. Humana Press; San Francisco, CA: 2009.Rhee, S. (2009). The impact of immigration and acculturation on the mental health of Asian Americans: Overview...
“Ending the stigma surrounding mental health care in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is long overdue,” said Congresswoman Strickland, one of the resolution’s original co-sponsors. “The sickening rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has stressed our community and ...
Using the National Latino and Asian American Study dataset, we examined the effect of religious attendance on the mental health of Asian Americans in the United States. The present study focused on Chinese Americans because they are the largest Asian American group. The results revealed that almost...
Detrimental Effects of Discrimination on Mental Health in Asian Americans: Counteracting Roles of Religious Involvementdoi:10.1080/10508619.2012.761524Few studies have examined the role of religious involvement as a potential protective factor in the mental health of Asian Americans. Using the first ...
According to the Asian American Journal of Psychology, Asian Americans have lower rates of using any type of mental health-related services than the general population. Peng said she still remembered when she asked the audience to raise their hands if they were afraid of mental illnesses at a ...