Resources for professionals

You may be an educator who directly teaches or supports students from diverse cultural or national backgrounds, or a clinician who understands the important role of culture in the experience and treatment of health problems, especially mental health. Our Center was founded to address a profound lack of evidence-based resources, tools, and best-practices to guide those who work in this space. We strive to serve as an authoritative hub of support and resources for all issues pertaining to cross-cultural student emotional wellness.

Please read on for more information and resources to help you and the students you serve.

The Let's Talk! Professionals Conference is an annual conference especially designed for educators, clinicians, and other professionals working to support the emotional wellness of Asian and Asian American students. 

This year Let’s Talk! Professionals Conference will include:

  • A special focus on mental health of Asian youth and the impacts of anti-Asian racism and COVID-19

  • A film screening of “Maineland” featuring the film director Miao Wang

  • Presentations from diverse clinicians, researchers, educators, and students, and multidisciplinary panel discussions

  • Affinity space for Asian professionals and opportunities to network and connect with speakers and conference attendees 

The Consortium is a year-long membership-based educational and peer-learning program facilitated by the nation's leading experts in cross-cultural and international student mental health.

The Consortium provides member institutions with:

  • Monthly interactive lectures + discussions

  • Up-to-date information and resources to support international student well-being

  • A robust peer community of like-minded educators, student support staff, and health and mental health clinicians who all share a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and enhancing the learning environment to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and global student body.

New: Get more resources for fighting and coping with anti-AAPI racism on our new landing page dedicated to this topic.

Fact Sheets

We have created fact sheets on common mental health topics as they relate to youth, including depression among Asian American students, self-harm and suicidality, COVID-19 stress, and racism and mental health. Our fact sheets are free to use and distribute with our watermark. Consortium members get access to the un-watermarked version.

Resources
What I Wish My Teachers Understood About Me: A Conversation on Asian & Asian American Cultural Identity
What I Wish My Teachers Understood About Me: A Conversation on Asian & Asian American Cultural Identity
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Depression Among Asian American Students​
Depression Among Asian American Students​

Depression is a common mental health condition affecting nearly 1 in 5 Asian American high school students. This fact sheet describes symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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COVID-19 and Mental Health​
COVID-19 and Mental Health​

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected physical and mental health for individuals worldwide. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones feeling well.

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Suicide and Self Harm
Suicide and Self Harm

One of the most concerning outcomes of mental health problems is danger to oneself. This fact sheet provides helpful information about self-harm and suicide, with a focus on Asian students.

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Webinars

In response to the COVID pandemic, we began holding webinars featuring a wide range of mental health experts, educators, and more, discussing common topics that have affected the mental health of diverse students and families. Please feel free to explore and watch any of interest to you.

Other Resources

Let’s Talk! Conference

Our Center co-organizes this annual conference that provides an intentional space to explore ways of promoting the emotional wellbeing and success of Asian and Asian American students. You may find the webinars and resources helpful, or you may want to get involved.

Bullying and Victimization For AAPI K-12 Students

The Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) provides these guidelines for educators and parents to address the lack of knowledge of AAPI students experiencing bullying in the community.

The Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides information about common emotional health issues and links you to expert recommended resources to help teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges.

Blog posts for professionals

Blog
Let’s Talk! Launches 2020-2021 Virtual Series
Let’s Talk! Launches 2020-2021 Virtual Series

Let’s Talk! is organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education in collaboration with our center.

An Interview with Center Director Dr. Chen on Emotional Well-being
An Interview with Center Director Dr. Chen on Emotional Well-being
Dr. Juliana Chen Joins Webinar on Understanding Youth Depression
Dr. Juliana Chen Joins Webinar on Understanding Youth Depression

1 in 5 individuals currently has or has had mental health disorders in the past.