Substance Use & Asian American Pacific Islanders

Substance Use & Asian American Pacific Islanders – Fact Sheet

 

Guidelines for Evaluating & Treating Asian American Patients with Brain Injury (BI)

In order to reduce health disparities and increase the accessibility of culturally competent services for Asian American patients with brain injury, psychologists need to be aware of cultural variables and appropriate strategies that can be incorporated during evaluation and treatment.

Learn more about specific considerations and methods that are available when working with Asian American patients with brain injury.

Evaluation of Brain Injury in Asian Americans Fact Sheet
Treatment of Brain Injury in Asian Americans – Fact Sheet

 

Trauma and violence exposure among Asian American and Pacific Islander children 

A traumatic event is an unpredictable, unanticipated event that renders an individual to feel helpless, fearful, and very concerned about his/her personal safety and/or the safety of others.

Learn more about the facts and research on trauma among Asian American and Pacific Islander children and what resources and help is available.

AAPA Trauma-Violence Fact Sheet

Intimate Partner Violence among Asian American and Pacific Islander Women

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse.

Learn more about the facts and research on IPV among Asian American and Pacific Islander women and what resources and help is available.

AAPA IPV Fact Sheet

Asian International Students’ Adjustment Challenges

During the 2011-12 academic year, the international student enrollment was 764,495 or about 3.7% of the total U.S. Higher Education enrollment. Of this group, about 64% were Asian and represented 32 different Asian countries.

Learn more about the facts and research on the adjustment of Asian international students and what resources and help is available.

AAPA_International Student_Fact Sheet

Asian American First-Generation College Students

First-generation college students are those whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Asian American first- generation college students face numerous barriers to academic success.

Learn more about the facts and research on the adjustment of Asian American first-generation college students and what resources and help is available.

AAPA First Generation College Fact Sheet

Asian American Bullying

Bullying is a form of violence that can be physical, verbal, or psychological/relational. It can occur in person or through technology.

Learn more about the facts and research on the bullying and victimization of Asian American students and what resources and help is available.

AAPA Bullying Fact Sheet

Asian American Suicide

Three out of four people who die by suicide give warning signs. Mental illness, social factors, and chronic medical conditions are risk factors.

Learn more about the facts and research on suicide among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations and what resources and help is available.

AAPA Suicide Fact Sheet