Asian American Mental Health: What You Need to Know

3 Hours

$175 Registration | $150 Early Registration (through 11/9)

Ivy Hall, PhD and L. Jennifer Chou, Ph.D present a live virtual professional training program on Asian American Mental Health: What You Need to Know.

Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S., with recent estimates of about 5.7% of the total U.S. population identifying as “Asian American”. Mental health experiences of Asian American communities are characterized by disconnection to ancestral culture due to immigration, war, loss of cultural and spiritual practices, racial trauma, and systemic inequities.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and its after-effects have led to a substantial increase in anti-Asian racism and xenophobia, which, in turn, have aggravated the mental health issues prevalent within the Asian American community. This program spotlights the need to comprehend these historical and current contexts to facilitate culturally responsive and effective care.

Delving deeper, the program throws light on the silent yet searing racial trauma many Asian Americans endure daily. From subtle microaggressions such as stereotyping and "othering" to overt hate crimes, these experiences compound their mental health challenges. Further, systemic inequities—like lack of access to culturally competent healthcare—exacerbate the struggle for mental wellness.

This program would be appropriate for learners in all stages of their careers, including early, middle, and late stages. Learners who work in mental health, specifically psychotherapy, would most benefit; information is also applicable to those working in mental health policy and education. The environment in which learners work could include outpatient, residential, private practice, education, and any organization that serves Asian Americans.