Pandemic, racism cast shadow on July 4 celebrations China Daily Global | Updated: 2021-07-06 11:20 US President Joe Biden holds a card with the number of deaths from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as he delivers remarks at the White House during a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, July 4, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]
For US President Joe Biden, Independence Day that fell on Sunday served as an occasion for his administration to declare the country s independence from COVID-19 and that America s back together . This year, the Fourth of July is a day of special celebration for we are emerging from the darkness of … a year of pandemic and isolation, a year of pain, fear and heartbreaking loss, Biden told a White House party.
These crucial organizations are working to dismantle cultural, lingual and other barriers, providing the best mental health resources for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Anti-Asian hate taking mental toll on AAPI community
By: Newsy
and last updated 2021-05-14 16:21:07-04
The toll of anti-Asian incidents during this pandemic goes beyond physical attacks. For many Asian Americans and Pacific Islandersâ or AAPIs â it could also lead to sleep troubles, depression and PTSD.
That s because, psychologists we spoke to say anti-Asian hate impacts not only the victims â it can also have mental health impacts on those indirectly exposed through watching viral videos or doom scrolling online. Racialized distrust or trauma can lead to very detrimental health complications. So in addition to disturbed sleep and eating, you can also develop bad habits that lead to things like hypertension and diabetes, said psychologist Michi Fu.
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