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ArchivesWelcome to the Third Thursdays Archive. We've included information about our past programs and encourage you to include comments about related resources that others may find useful. If you have any questions about our past programs, please email us at ! If you'd like to follow the comments for a specific program, try subscribing to the RSS feeds. Simply copy the "RSS feed for comments on this post" link into your favorite blogging software. July 18, 2002Demystifying mental health in the in API community: Manifestations, Treatment, and Prevention July 18th In April 2000, MIT sophomore, Elizabeth Shin, died of self-inflicted burns following several suicide attempts and numerous consultations with the college counseling system. Thomas Ray Ho, a Lowell High School junior, model student and athlete, fatally shot himself on May 2002, shocking family and friends. These well-publicized tragedies are part of an emerging exposure of mental health issues in the API community. Come participate in our emerging understanding of API mental health. Panelists include 2nd & up generation APIs with depression, bipolar disorder and a local npo treatment provider representative. Panel topics include:
In addition, members from various Bay Area mental health organizations that specialize in servicing the API community will be present at the facilated discussion groups. Moderator: For more information, see the following articles about Elizabeth Shin and Tommy Ray Ho: 1 Comment »RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI Leave a comment |
CNN has an article about the high rate of suicide in Asian American women. It’s the second-leading cause of death for Asian-American women ages 15-24.
Read more here: Push to achieve tied to suicide in Asian-American women
Comment by gavin — May 18, 2007 @ 12:55 pm