Destigmatizing Mental Health Within the South Asian Community
a silent mental health crisis exists among the South Asian community.
WATCH
Individuals from the South Asian second-generation immigrant community share their mental health journeys in these oral history interviews. These voices offer insights into navigating cultural expectations, breaking through stigma, and reclaiming identity and
well-being.
LEARN
South Asian Mental Health Educational Platform
This section explores the unique perspectives and challenges faced by South Asian second-generation immigrants. Key topics include insights into cultural beliefs, the impact of stigma, and ways to build mental wellness that honor heritage and support healing.
ABOUT
Stories have the power to heal, disrupt, and reimagine the world we live in. The [re]Voiced Collective is a digital storytelling project dedicated to amplifying South Asian American mental health narratives, a topic often silenced by stigma, cultural expectations, and generational divides. Mental health remains a deeply stigmatized and often unspoken topic within South Asian communities, particularly among second-generation immigrants who navigate the complexities of cultural expectations and personal well-being.
RESOURCES
APIAHF influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans & Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
Encourage healthy, open dialogue of South Asian mental health issues in an effort to remove stigma, improve awareness and promote self-care.