Health & Sexuality InfoAsian AmericanExplore Asian American content Filters Filter Asian American Content Filter by topic Abortion Abortion Access Activism Ageism Aging Anxiety Artistic Expression Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) Black / African American Bodily Autonomy Body Positivity Child Abuse Community Criminal Legal System Culture Depression Domestic Violence Economic Inequalities Emotional Abuse Families Gender-Based Violence Growing Older Gun Violence Healing From Abuse Health Disparities Heart Disease Heart Disease Risk Factors Heart Health Human Trafficking Immigrants Intimate Partner Violence Latine Lgbtqia+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, And Asexual) Menstrual Cycle Mental Health Native Peoples Nutrition Patriarchy Postpartum Poverty Pregnancy & Birth Premenstrual Syndrome (Pms) Racism Recognizing Abuse Sexual Violence Shame Sleep Disorders Social Justice Stories & Conversations Stress Support Survivor Therapy (Psychotherapy) Trans Trauma Violence Against Women Filter by theme Bipoc Aging Body & Mind Postpartum Class, Inequality & Aging Communities Of Color & Experiences Of Violence Diverse Abortion Experiences Ending Gender-Based Violence Healing After Harm Race, Class & Heart Health Race, Class, And Mental Health Taking Care Of Our Mental Health Show 21 Results Clear All Stories & ConversationsWatchHaving to Learn About PMS on My Own XY addresses how she first learned about PMS and what she found in her own research. She discusses treatments she tried for her PMS and cramps. XY addresses how she first learned about PMS and what she found in her own research. She discusses treatments she tried for her PMS and cramps. Stories & ConversationsWatchFeeling More Comfortable With the Counselor Who Has the Same Cultural Background as Me IK explains how her treatment has changed now that she has a mental health professional with the same cultural background as hers. IK explains how her treatment has changed now that she has a mental health professional with the same cultural background as hers. Stories & ConversationsWatchEmbracing Both of My Cultural Backgrounds IK discusses the benefit of having a psychiatrist from a similar cultural background who can understand cultural norms, citing arranged marriage as an example. IK discusses the benefit of having a psychiatrist from a similar cultural background who can understand cultural norms, citing arranged marriage as an example. ResourcesReadHealth Inequity and Racial Disparities in Heart Disease Why are Black people 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white people in the United States? Why are Black people 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white people in the United States? ResourcesReadDecolonizing Mental Health: The Importance of an Oppression-Focused Mental Health System This article shares different ways to support individual and community mental health–-particularly within BIPOC communities–-in the face of white supremacy, racism, oppression, and colonization. This article shares different ways to support individual and community mental health–-particularly within BIPOC communities–-in the face of white supremacy, racism, oppression, and colonization. ResourcesReadAsians Do Therapy A collection of personal stories from Asians and Asian Americans about their experiences with therapy. A collection of personal stories from Asians and Asian Americans about their experiences with therapy. ResourcesReadAsian Women for Health This peer-led network promotes health and wellness for Asian women. This peer-led network promotes health and wellness for Asian women. ResourcesReadGender-Based Violence in Asian/Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities This website from the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence centers AAPI communities in examining nine types of gender-based violence. This website from the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence centers AAPI communities in examining nine types of gender-based violence. ResourcesReadAn Analysis: Manifestations and Perpetuation of Gender-Based Violence The Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation analyzes some of the reasons gender-based violence continues. The Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation analyzes some of the reasons gender-based violence continues. 1 2