Asian American Community

NAMI Identity and Cultural Dimensions Asian American and Pacific Islander page provides information on the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

ADAA - Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders both Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders deal with themes of trauma, stress, and historical stigmas stemming from cultural traditions. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community incorporates a broad variety of ethnicities, identities and cultures. The Asian American community can include roots from over 20 countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, while Pacific Islanders (also known as Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders—NHPI), encompasses communities with people of Polynesia (Native Hawaiians), Micronesia, Melanesia and even Samoa (Samoans) decent.

Asian American Health Initiative Video - Let's Talk About Mental Health (Chinese) this video offers a comprehensive overview of mental health in Chinese by highlighting definitions of mental health and mental illness, relevant statistics, protective and risk factors, signs and symptoms.

Asian American Health Initiative Video - Let's Talk About Mental Health (English) this video offers a comprehensive overview of mental health by highlighting definitions of mental health and mental illness, relevant statistics, protective and risk factors, signs and symptoms.

Asian American Health Initiative Video - Let's Talk About Mental Health (Hindi) this video offers a comprehensive overview of mental health in Hindi by highlighting definitions of mental health and mental illness, relevant statistics, protective and risk factors, signs and symptoms. 

Asian American Health Initiative Video - Let's Talk About Mental Health (Korean) this video offers a comprehensive overview of mental health in Korean by highlighting definitions of mental health and mental illness, relevant statistics, protective and risk factors, signs and symptoms.

Asian American Health Initiative Video - Let's Talk About Mental Health (Vietnamese) this video offers a comprehensive overview of mental health in Vietnamese by highlighting definitions of mental health and mental illness, relevant statistics, protective and risk factors, signs and symptoms.

Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) provides a directory which connects Asians and Asian-Americans to culturally aware providers. Also provides fact sheets about suicide, bullying, first generation college students, International Students’ adjustment challenges, partner violence, trauma and violence exposure, substance use, and brain injury. You can also find a bullying awareness campaign, and Asian American/Pacific Islander LGBTQI resources. 

Asian Mental Health Collective raises awareness about the importance of mental health care, promotes emotional well-being, and challenges the stigma concerning mental illness amongst Asian communities globally. Has an Asian American Therapist Directory, support groups, Facebook group, resource library, video web-series, and meetup groups. Also runs the Lotus Therapy Fund, a program that gives 8 free therapy sessions for those who qualify. The program is a needs-based and people are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best Colleges - Mental Health for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students this article is about Asian American and Pacific Islander students' mental health needs recognition and understanding to overcome barriers. Read more for helpful resources.

Inclusive Therapists provides a directory or directly matches people with therapists or coaches who will offer care specifically for your unique identity. The goal is to ensure people with marginalized identities get equitable access to radically affirming, culturally responsive mental health care. Inclusive Therapists centers the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and 2SLGBTQIA+ intersections (QTBIPOC).

InnoPsych provides a directory of therapists of color.

Jed Foundation - Understanding Discrimination and Bias there is a strong link between one’s identity, and mental health and well-being. Experiencing racial discrimination and injustice can have a negative impact on your mental health. It can even trigger depression, anxiety and stress. Learn more about racial trauma, barriers to mental healthcare and tips on how to cope.

MannMukti is a storytelling platform that enables the South Asian diaspora to normalize and discuss mental health issues. Has a “Stories of Stigma” podcast series that features experts on South Asian mental health. Includes research and articles about scientific developments on the link between immigration, South Asian culture, and mental health. Has a South Asian Therapist Directory. Also has university chapters.

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association povides a directory of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander service providers in every state.

South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network is an organization dedicated to improving the mental health of the South Asian community through educational programs on the importance of mental health and wellness and improved access to care. Has a South Asian Therapist Directory and support groups. Also runs a confidential HelpLine staffed by trained staff member or a mental health clinician that provide support, guidance, information and, if needed, a referral to a culturally-competent mental health clinician in your area. They can also help you find local resources and navigate the mental health system. Call 732-902-2561 or email at info@samhin.org between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET daily. Their HelpLine is not a crisis helpline. 

South Asian Therapists provides a directory of South Asian therapists. South Asia includes the following countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and SriLanka.