Annotated Bibliography
Chau, Victoria, and Roslyn Holliday-Moore. “Destigmatizing Mental Health in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities.” Www.samhsa.gov, 22 May 2019, www.samhsa.gov/blog/destigmatizing-mental-health-asian-american-pacific-islander-communities.
A short article that provided statistics on Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities and mental health. It also provided mental health organizations such as the Healthy Mind Initiative and The Cambodian Family that were successful in spreading mental health awareness and expanding mental health services to communities.
Constante, Agnes. “Cambodian American Mental Health Data Show Need for Cultural Sensitive Programs, Community Leaders Say.” NBC News, 9 Sept. 2020, www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/cambodian-mental-health-data-highlight-need-culturally-sensitive-programs-community-n1239340.
This article is an objective source that is recent and informative news on data that proves Cambodian-American mental health programs are successful through culturally sensitive programs. From this article, I learned that it is important to implement Cambodian traditions while thinking about features to add to the app. It led me to ask what are other culturally sensitive mental health practices and how can those be experienced through a physical toolkit.
Millner, U. C., Maru, M., Ismail, A., & Chakrabarti, U. (2021). Decolonizing mental health practice: Reconstructing an Asian-centric framework through a social justice lens. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 12(4), 333–345. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000268
This article addresses the shortcomings of the current mental health system in adequately serving Asian-American communities. It argues for a decolonized approach that dismantles Eurocentric biases and centers the experiences of Asian communities. The authors propose reconstructing a framework that integrates traditional Asian healing practices with a social justice lens, promoting culturally-sensitive mental health care. This article provides valuable insight into the need for culturally-grounded mental health resources for Asian-Americans.
Orr, Meghan (2021, 5). “It’s Not That We Don’t Care, It’s Just That We Don’t Talk about It”: Mental Health Help-Seeking among Second Generation Cambodian Americans - ProQuest.” www.proquest.com, www.proquest.com/openview/1e6c924f98d8fe3fd8930d2e61a669d8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y.
A recent study on second-generation Cambodian Americans and their mental-health-seeking behaviors and what contributed to these behaviors. This study was done in 2021 and was specifically research on second-generation Cambodian Americans and mental health. This is relevant to my research because my main targeted audience is second-generation Cambodian Americans. It led me to ask what parts of my culture can be implemented into mental health well-being and if a toolkit would be the right medium for this project.
Rahbar, Y. (2020). EAST MEETS WEST: HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR TREATING SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES [PhD dissertion]. AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY.
This PhD dissertation compares the Eastern and Western approaches of mental illness. It gives more context on the differences between these two approaches, the values and the effectiveness of Eastern healthcare. This provided me more information on the importance of culturally-sensitive care and that strengths and weaknesses of each system.
Renehan, C. (2022, 4 29). “Model Minority” Mental Health: An Examination of the Barriers to Effective Care Among Young AAPIs. Undergraduate Journal of Public Health 6(0) doi: 10.3998/ujph.2317
This recent study investigated how AAPI cultural values can shape how mental health is perceived in a community. It also found that cultural beliefs and values can construct how AAPI youth experience mental health outcomes and also determine if they are vocal about their experiences or seeking help. It offered how culturally competent care can bridge the gap between unmet mental health care among the young AAPI generation and how to prevent mental health stigma within the community. It mentioned that more visibility and representation of the AAPIs in the mental healthcare workforce may encourage people to seek care.
Richman, Mark J.; Nawabi, Suhaila; Patty, Lauren; and Ziment, Irwin (2010) "Traditional Cambodian Medicine," Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine: Vol. 7: Iss. 1,
Article 28.DOI: 10.2202/1553-3840.1194
This journal explores the landscape of traditional Cambodian medicine (TCM). It provides a valuable resource for understanding the historical and cultural context of healing practices within the Cambodian community. While this research predates the current project by several years, it offers a foundational perspective on the significance of TCM. The article's potential relevance lies in its exploration of specific practices and their potential role in promoting well-being. A critical analysis of the methodology will be crucial to assess the applicability of the findings to the project's focus on mental health and cultural sensitivity.
Steering Committee [Chair]. (2023, November 02). Decolonizing Mental Health for AAPI Youth & Families – A Symposium. [Symposium]. Online.
An online symposium I attended examined current data on AAPI mental health in New York City with mental health professionals, students, and others interested in this topic. The symposium explored how to prepare clinicians on how to support AAPI youth and families by highlighting cultural, community and familiar practices. I attended the “Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces for AAPI Families Caring for Relatives with Mental Health Needs.” Through the panel, I learned ways to re-envision wellness outside of Western mental health frameworks.
Tuck, E., & Yang, K. W. (2012). Decolonization is not a metaphor. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 1(1), 1–40.
This foundational text by Tuck and Yang (2012) critically examines the concept of decolonization. The authors argue against a superficial understanding of decolonization as mere metaphor and emphasize the need for concrete actions to dismantle colonial power structures. Their work is central to this project's focus on deconstructing Eurocentric biases within the mental health system and re-centering Cambodian cultural values. Due to this text, I reframed my project to use the term, decentering and deconstructing instead of using the word, decolonization.