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Caregiving Experience Among Asian American Families of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses
ZoomFamily caregivers of Individuals living with a serious mental illness (SMI) play a critical role in the lives of people with SMIs because family members are known to be the first persons to recognize the onset, symptoms, or re-emergence of mental illness; therefore, family members can be considered key initiators and facilitators of treatment and […]
Addressing Racial Trauma among Asian American Men through Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) – Part 1
ZoomThis two-part workshop series aims to address the critical but neglected issue of race-based trauma among Asian American men particularly of East Asian origin such as Korea, Japan, and China. It will suggest some practical strategies to promote wellness and empowerment using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a non-pathologizing approach […]
Treating Asian Americans with CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services)
ZoomThe Federal Office of Minority Health developed 15 standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), which represent a “gold standard” for providing culturally responsive care. This training will introduce the national CLAS standards as a framework for providing responsive, respectful and equitable behavioral health care for Asian Americans. Following the training, participants will be […]
Addressing Racial Trauma among Asian American Men through Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) – Part II
ZoomThis two-part workshop series aims to address the critical but neglected issue of race-based trauma among Asian American men particularly of East Asian origin such as Korea, Japan, and China. It will suggest some practical strategies to promote wellness and empowerment using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a non-pathologizing approach […]
Culturally Adapted Depression Assessment for Chinese Americans: How to Reduce Mental Health Disparities and Improve Access to Care
ZoomThe workshop will cover culturally based symptom expressions for depression, including psychological, somatic, and interpersonal symptoms, used by Chinese American adolescents, adults, and older adults and how healthcare and community providers can better detect depression and engage clients with mental health care. The workshop showcases educational videos and symptom checklists developed by the San Francisco […]
Severe Mental Illness and Dismantling Mental Health Barriers: Culturally Responsive Strategies for Supporting Asian Americans
ZoomThis workshop will present a detailed description of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders and review their impact and current findings among Asian American individuals and families. An in-depth discussion of prevalent barriers to mental healthcare among Asian American communities will be provided, such as mental health stigma and misinformation. Prevailing myths and […]
Novel Digital Interactive Theater-based Intervention to Promote Empathy, Mental, and Emotional Wellbeing Among AANHPI Communities
ZoomYale Compassionate Home, Action Together (CHATogether) is a novel community-based digital program that promotes empathy and emotional wellness through interactive theater (Song J, 2022). Using interactive theater adopted from the Theater of Oppressed, we aim to promote empathy and communication skills among AANHPI children, adolescents, and families. Components of the Yale CHATogether program will be […]
Problem Gambling: A Hidden Addiction among Asian American Communities
ZoomGambling encompasses diverse cultural practices and modern forms like casino gambling. In the Asian American community, factors like cultural acceptance and targeted marketing contribute to its prevalence. Problem gambling, as defined by DSM-5, affects individuals despite adverse consequences, with neuroscience revealing addictive pathways similar to substance use disorders. Treatment options include behavioral therapies, cognitive interventions, […]
Burmese History, Cultural, and Mental Health Support
ZoomFor several decades dating back to the 1940s to present-day Burma has been suffering numerous conflicts such as wars and coups within the country causing uprising tension and problems for the people young and old fearing for safety, not being able to live flourishing lives whether it's obtaining everyday resources, bringing in a good amount […]
2024 AAAS Annual Conference: Asian American Studies in the 2020s
Asian American Studies in the 2020s: Disciplinary, Ethnic, Diasporic Identities There are myriad examples of marginalization and decentering, but to elaborate on two, social scientists from underrepresented fields – namely, psychology, political science – were heavily involved in the formation of the association, Amerasia Journal, and Asian American Studies more generally, and yet those fields […]
2024 Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment Webinar
ZoomThe 60-minute interactive training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect that Asian and Asian American folks are facing right now — from microaggressions to violence — using a tool we call the, “Spectrum of Disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for […]
President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
VirtualTune in for the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders' public meeting in Minnesota. The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, established by President Joe Biden through Executive Order 14031, advises the President on ways the public, private and non-profit sectors can work together to […]
