Hate crimes against members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities increased by 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic nationally and nearly doubled in New York City from 2020 to 2021. Collective stress and trauma, mental health stigma, lack of resources, and other barriers to care make addressing the needs of these communities especially challenging. 

DOHMH is eager to address the needs of this community by providing a learning initiative promoting their mental health and resilience. This 3-hour learning will cover a range of topics, such as AANHPI heritage in the US, challenges unique to these communities, identifying best practices for mental health care and resilience, and instilling hope. Its goal is to create a safe and supportive space for participants to discuss the effects of hate crimes, shame and stigma, and generational conflicts and to equip each other with coping strategies and resources. 

The Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities (PMH-AANHPI) learning workshop is designed to enhance participants’ awareness of culturally sensitive mental health resources that are available to all New Yorkers, including AANHPI communities and individuals.