Julie Kim - Senior Program Manager, Health Equity Strategies

Disparities/Equity of Care, Health Equity, Access to Behavioral Health

Illuminating Mental Health Equity in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.” – Margaret Cho.

May is both National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month. The AAPI communities make up about 7% of the population in the United States with more than 50 ethnic groups and speaking more than 100 languages. We are one of the fastest growing minority groups in the United States, bringing diverse cultural traditions and history to local communities.