The South Asian community has a complex relationship with mental health. While topics around therapy and mental health are often stigmatized and dismissed as Western concepts, the reality is that South Asians face unique mental health challenges, shaped by many different sociopolitical and environmental factors.
Practicing self-compassion is an important part of taking care of ourselves which can often be tough, especially for Asian American individuals who may face unique cultural challenges. Many children of immigrants from collectivist cultures are taught to prioritize the needs of others before their own.
Over the last several years, social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate have brought increasing attention to the different ways that racism can occur and how it can impact people of color. For example, more and more people are learning about
There is more conversation than ever about ADHD, especially on social media. This is leading more people to wonder whether they have been missed for an ADHD diagnosis. Many Asian American ADHDers have come to realize that they have ADHD in their adulthood, primarily because
Disordered eating often goes unrecognized and untreated in a world where thinness is the ideal and dieting is glorified. The Asian Pacific Islander and South Asian (APISA) community has been rendered particularly invisible in regard to disordered eating identification and treatment. This is despite the
The holiday season can be a time of joy and cheer. It can be a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones. At the same time, these holiday gatherings can bring up feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Here are five tips from our
More than ever, people are talking about ADHD and neurodivergence, especially on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. These conversations are not only increasing awareness around these issues. They are also leading people to wonder whether they themselves have ADHD or are neurodivergent. It
When you first start looking for a therapist, you might find yourself looking for a therapist who shares some of your characteristics. Here at Yellow Chair Collective, many of our clients come to us for a therapist of the same ethnic background, in hopes of
Why is Destigmatizing Mental Health Important? Destigmatizing mental health is essential. Asian therapist everywhere knows about the rising concern of Asian American mental health. This is because untrue information about mental health treatment can convince people to not get the help that they need. Stigmas
Many layers of complexity arise when two people who come from different cultures start a relationship together. There may be some differences even if you and your partner share a similar background, but the differences can strike harder when you and your partner come from
