Addressing the Stigma Associated with Seeking Help for Mental Health Among Asian Americans
This article examines the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health struggles among Asian Americans and proposes ways a local church can help reduce this stigma. Two dimensions of the Asian American experience are discussed in view of the relevance to receive mental health help: the coll...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2020
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Journal of psychology and christianity
Year: 2020, Volume: 39, Issue: 2, Pages: 125-133 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
USA
/ Asians
/ Mental health
/ Stigmatization
/ Self-image
/ Church
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| RelBib Classification: | KBQ North America RG Pastoral care ZD Psychology |
| Summary: | This article examines the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health struggles among Asian Americans and proposes ways a local church can help reduce this stigma. Two dimensions of the Asian American experience are discussed in view of the relevance to receive mental health help: the collectivistic identity and the stereotype of the model minority. After that, we examine how the message of the New Testament, especially the Gospels and Acts, addresses the fear of stigma among Asian Americans. Finally, we propose some ways a local church can foster a safe environment for Asian Americans to receive help for their mental health struggles. |
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| ISSN: | 0733-4273 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and christianity
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