Recognizing Asian American Heritage Month

Each May, we recognize the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities for AAPI Heritage Month. "This is a celebration of our history, of our culture ... and all the different ways in which our community has really demonstrated that we're not only here to stay, we are a part of this fabric — a part of this country," Cynthia Choi, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, recently told NPR.

It’s important to note that “AAPI” encompasses many countries, ethnicities, nationalities, languages, and identities. As AAPI Heritage Month coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share information and resources directly related to AAPI communities and mental health. The statistics used in the graphics below — and more extensive research — can be found on Mental Health America’s website.

AAPI Mental Health Resources:

• NAMI: Asian American and Pacific Islander

• The Mental Health Coalition: AAPI Mental Health Resources

• Asian Mental Health Collective

• National AAPI Mental Health Association

• National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance

• Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI)

• Asian American Psychological Association

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Telecare is committed to advancing cultural humility, equity, and inclusion (CHEI) at all levels of our organization. We lead with our deepest values to advocate for change on a broader scale — and transform our own system of care to reduce inequities and healthcare disparities while increasing our accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness.

The information shared in these posts is intended to be a resource for staff to learn more about important topics relevant to our CHEI commitment. Each month, we will focus on a different topic and share resources for further learning. If you have a topic, resource, story, or feedback you would like to share, please contact the Communication Team at communications@telecarecorp.com.