Among Asian Americans, the highest burden of insufficient sleep was identified in participants of Filipino descent, while better sleep quality outcomes were found in participants of Asian Indian descent.
Among all communities of color, Asian Americans have the lowest utilization rate. Data shows only 7% of Asian American adults utilized mental health services in 2019, compared to 20% of white adults. Filipino culture stigmatizes mental health issues, and that is coupled with the unique challenges associated with being portrayed as a model minority.