Mental Health and Wellness in the Asian American/Pacific Islander Community
Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, CNS, AOCNS®, EBP-CH, ONS Chief Clinical Officer
Voice
Description
Rates of hate incidents against the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have tripled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and it’s taking a toll on the population’s mental well-being. Researchers have linked pandemic-related discrimination to increased anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances among members of the AAPI community, yet they are much less likely to seek or accept mental health services than any other racial group.