Also this week: The alarming suicide rate among young Black men in rural regions of the country.
Mental Health & Trauma
The barriers to treatment for opioid use disorder can be daunting, making it an urgent story to tell
A trauma-informed approach proves essential for one reporter's deep dive into the barriers that prevented patients from accessing medication for opioid use disorder.
A new reporting project will investigate youth mental health in California through a three-part series for Capital & Main that examines state programs, community initiatives and youth-led peer support.
The article highlights the prevalence of depression in the Korean community and emphasizes the importance of professional treatment and mental health awareness.
Challenges like immigration status, social isolation and cultural taboos on seeking support can deter Chinese immigrants from seeking help during marital conflicts, leaving many to endure their mental health struggles in silence.
A survey conducted by the Korea Daily found 9 out of 10 Koreans experienced feelings of depression in the past three years with 70 percent of them relying on their own abilities to power through it.
A chat room at a community center becomes a safe space for Koreans and Korean Americans in Los Angeles to discuss their mental health struggles.
Ethnic studies programs create pathways to mental health recovery for incarcerated Asian and Pacific Islanders by helping them connect to their history and identity.
Arturo is one of many formerly incarcerated individuals who navigate mental healthcare in and out of prison.