More Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders seeking mental health services
Mental health professionals we spoke with say they've seen an increase in AAPI community members with anxiety due to the pandemic and anti-Asian racism.
Author: Christine Pitawanich
Updated: 11:31 PM PDT May 18, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. — Both the pandemic and increase in anti-Asian racism across the U.S. have been stressful for many Asian Americans. Now more are seeking mental health services.
KGW checked in with three different mental health professionals to get a snapshot of what they’ve been seeing.
From a psychiatrist's perspective
“I have noticed an uptick in general of people seeking mental health treatment,” said Dr. Pia Quimson-Guevarra. She is a psychiatrist in the Portland area.