Victor Ung

Being raised to then avoid conflict in the name of harmony and humility, I took the safe route and went into technology. And enjoyed my role, but started burning out when I was no longer feeling connected to the meaning and impact behind my work.

Jade Le

I experienced a lot of bullying for my body, as I am more of a slim thiccc Asian gal, which wasn’t “in” back in the day. It deeply affected me and led to eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and abusive relationships for many years.

The Power of Positive Emotions in Work Performance

So if you want to know the big secret to being successful, it’s that productivity isn’t entirely dependent on the amount of hours you put in–it matters what mood you are in too.

Alex San Diego

I can definitely say that we didn’t handle the mental health talk perfectly right off the bat. We’ve all made mistakes. We’ve experienced crisis after crisis. We’ve all said things we regret. But, we are talking. We are looking out for each other. We support each other more and more each day.

Persevering: My Journey Through Alcohol Dependence

But as my 38th birthday has come and gone, I reflect back on the tumultuous yet resilient life I have lived thus far…. I have great hope as I hold on to the life experiences that tell me the seemingly impossible is more than achievable and to the unshakable belief that I am worth fighting for.

Thy Nguyen

For many years, I’ve felt inferior and invisible among White people. I went to a mostly White high school, and in college, I joined a mostly White sorority which I now have left to focus on my mental health. In my life, I have never truly felt like I belonged.

Sydney Rae Chin

The silver lining in the harm that happened to me is that now I get to empower other Asian American Pacific Islander women and femme survivors to take space for themselves…

Jacky Ly

In order to begin the healing process, it’s important to accept your feelings and thoughts, and allow yourself to experience what is meant to be felt.

Ep. 1: Introduction to Asian Mental Health

Welcome to the Mental Health Mukbang, a videocast by the Asian Mental Health Collective. We’re so excited to begin this journey to explore and destigmatize Asian mental health with all of you. In our first episode, we explore some of our host’s experiences and definitions of Asian mental health. We hope you’ll join us again […]

Liam Chen

There is no shame in seeking help. We shouldn’t feel guilty about our wants and needs. And we shouldn’t have to go through those experiences alone.