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You may have heard about the truth behind the “model minority” myth, but have you ever thought about how this myth creates a deceptive picture of Asian American and Pacific Islander mental health? Misconceptions float around both inside and outside of the AAPI community, leaving dangerous gaps in mental health treatment. Here’s why and how we need to fix this.

With this comic’s mental health survival tips, take some small steps to your big victory of wellness.

Women’s issues and mental health: both are important issues to discuss, but neither are taken very seriously in mainstream society. Check out this infographic to get the facts about the most common mental health issues affecting women.

Feminism can change your relationship with your anxiety. Here is how it changed for this author.

It’s hard enough to get mental health care in the US – but do you know why it’s even harder for people of color? These experts share essential information about what’s getting in the way.

What I’m suggesting is restructuring the very core of what education aims to give its students — not just a diploma, but a real chance at navigating multiple dimensions of life and being successful at them.

Employers should want their workplaces to be inclusive and adaptive. Research shows that autistic employees are an asset, and beyond that, we’re also people and we should be treated with respect and empathy.

As you’re creating an adaptable, inclusive safe space online, make sure to regularly check in — on your own needs, as well as the needs of your community.

CW: Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, Violence Against Women Sexual assault is the most underreported crime in the United States, with 63% of sexual assaults never being reported to police. Despite these numbers, Latinx survivors of sexual violence are even less likely to seek out resources after sexual assault than survivors of other racial and…

Call outs can be too punishing in nature, creating an oppressive culture marred by a fear of making missteps. According to many critics, modern activism is increasingly becoming a space devoid of vigorous discussion or differences of opinion. They have a point. Oftentimes, those characterizing call out culture as silencing and toxic just don’t want…

There are so many varying opinions on the current state of call out culture in online activist spaces that the standard discourse on it can be hard to escape. On one side, people think that call outs are always necessary. The folks that argue this position prioritize harm reduction and ending oppressive behaviors at any…

“You need to stop focusing on all the bad things in life and just try to enjoy it!” If you’ve struggled with mental illness, you might have come across comments like these – and this really shows why they’re such a problem.

Efforts to make mental health sphere more inclusive of Southeast Asian Americans will require support on multiple fronts, but we have the power to change the conversation.

This article was originally published on Threads of Solidarity and republished here with the author’s permission. The strong, Black woman. The Asian “model minority.” “¡No soy loco!” These tropes, expressions, and labels are often used to demonstrate (and even celebrate) the “resiliency” of people of color. But it’s a trap. These stereotypes may seem empowering,…

Assumption #1: “Black girls have thicker skins.” It’s not only stigma or insurance keeping Black girls from mental health care – these myths are too common, and you may be falling for them.

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“I thought I was weak.” Growing up, this author was told they were a boy, and to “act like one.” Here are some of the painful ways society pushes boys, men, and people who identify with masculinity away from mental health care.

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Our discussions on this topic are almost always limited to older children and adults – but have you thought about when mental health begins? Here’s how we can support families by promoting babies’ mental health.

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Wanting support from loved ones is a really smart step toward taking care of yourself. But when you’re struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. This plan can help you get the help you deserve.

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Pursuing your degree? Feeling the pressure? This author has found some disturbing information about stress among college students, so here are some important reminders of how much your mental wellbeing matters.

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“What is wrong with me?” This heart-wrenching open letter really shows the impact of silence and stigma around mental illness in South Asian communities. Mental illness can affect anyone, so let’s listen to how it’s affecting South Asian men.