Mental illnesses

            Mental illnesses are so stigmatized in our society. This writing exercise is particularly focused on the Asian American community. Asian American Mental Health (APA monitor): http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb06/health.aspx Students’ Corner (APA) http://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/asian-american/article-mental-health.aspx In addition, the following is the link for the data collected in 2014: Mental Health America: Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities and Mental Health: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/asian-americanpacific-islander-communities-and-mental-health Summarize the major issues of mental health in Asian American communities. 1. What factors have been influencing them? 2. What can it be done to help them cope with mental health issues? 3. Are there any similarities and differences from other groups (e.g., Caucasian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, etc)?