AAPI Mental Health and Self-Care Resources

NAMI Identity and Cultural Dimensions—AAPI

Understand how culture and identity impact AAPI’s perceptions and experience of mental health conditions and how this can influence one’s mental health journey

NAMI Blog

The blog features the latest research, stories, of recovery, ways to end stigma, and strategies for living well from the voices and perspectives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Asian Mental Health Collective

The AMHC aims to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community and make mental health easily available and approachable to Asian communities worldwide. The website features resources including:

• Therapist Directory for locating an Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) therapist by state
• Mental Health FAQ to help yourself or loved ones who may be struggling with mental illness
• Advancing Asian Mental Health interview series featuring individuals and organizations paving the way for acceptance and normalization of Asian mental health issues

Asian American Psychological Association

The AAPA aims to advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy. The website provides access to a host of resources, including:

• Bullying Prevention Resource Guide for Parents in English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese
• AAPA Undergraduate Consortium offering information on university courses, as well as research and volunteer opportunities, for undergraduate students interested in studying topics on Asian Americans and psychology

Asian Pride Project

Asian Pride Project advances the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ individuals and Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families and communities.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

The ADAA website features facts and statistics, guidelines on choosing a provider, and trending articles related to Asian American/Pacific Islander mental health.

Social Action and Educational Resources for AAPI and Allies

• Video featuring a panel discussion on the rise of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and its repercussions
• Safety tips for those experiencing or witnessing hate, available in English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, Thai, Mong, Punjabi, Hindi, Vietnamese, Bengali, and Nepali
• Stop AAPI Hate—A reporting center that tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.