Family gatherings seem to be synonymous with opportunities for relatives to ask invasive questions. Parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents all seem to have something to say about dating and being in a relationship (and getting married, and having kids, etc etc). But romantic relationships can
As Asian Americans, we are constantly contending with multiple parts of our identities. We are trying to navigate what it looks like to be Asian and to be American, and our journey can become even more complicated when we consider other parts, like gender and
The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also bring forth grief, stress, and other challenges. At Yellow Chair Collective, we understand the importance of mental health and well-being, especially during this time of year. That’s why we are
We have seen rising rates in anxiety and depression amongst teenagers in the last several years. Teens face a number of challenges simultaneously – their bodies are changing, they are balancing high school classes and extracurriculars, and they are trying to figure out their identities.
In the midst of a culture fixated on diets, weight, and body image, it’s crucial to take a deeper dive into the pervasive phenomenon of toxic diet culture. On a recent episode from our podcast, Yellow Chair Collective podcast, Asian American nutritionist dietitian, Eling Tsai,
Entering new parenthood comes with a range of joys and stressors. Anyone who knows a new mom can understand that this journey can be challenging. It is no walk in the park for any new mom to navigate the new demands of a baby or
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.
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
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
