May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time recognizes and celebrate the many historical and cultural contributions of Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, and Native Hawaiians.
It’s also a time to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by AAPI communities. According to Mental Health America, 15% of all Asian American or Pacific Islander individuals – over 2.9 million people – reported mental illness in the last year. As we observe AAPI Heritage Month, Providence’s Well Being Trust is sharing the following list of resources to better serve our AAPI communities.
- Organizations/Associations
- The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and redefine the mental health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals and communities in the United States through training, programs, policy & advocacy, centering those with lived experience.
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- Asians Do Therapy
- Youth and Young Adults
- A list of 17 resources for AAPI youth
- The Trevor Project – Geared towards youth LGBTQIA+ with additional resources targeted towards AAPI youth
- Podcasts & Videos
- Articles & Additional Resources
- Facts and Stats
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
The information on this website is not intended to be medical advice. Medical advice can only be provided by your personal health care provider.
