Mental health professionals who work in the AAPI community say cultural taboos prevent many from seeking treatment, allowing illnesses to deepen over time.
A new study finds 55% of the over 50 million Americans experiencing a mental illness received no treatment, with access and cost as the primary reasons.
Approximately 15,000 people gathered June 25 at the National Mall for the first-ever Unity March to draw attention to the dramatic spike in hate crimes against the AAPI Community.
A survey of high school students revealed that 55.1% described suffering emotional abuse, 44.2% reported persistent feelings of hopelessness and 9% attempted suicide.
