Fast Facts on Mental Health in the Asian American Community

Despite being one of the populations with the highest rates of mental illness, Asian Americans are also among the least likely to pursue professional care for it. Did you know that…

• Asian Americans are 3x less likely to seek help compared to other Americans
• 19% of Asian Americans contemplate suicide
• A quarter of all Asian Americans face mental distress.

Too many of us have suffered in silence. Too many of us have been talked over. It’s time we change that. Visit the resources page on our website for more information.

(Data courtesy of TheProjectLotus.org)