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.
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Mental health is an essential part of everyone’s ability to maneuver through life and the Behavioral Health Section offers myriad programs and classes to provide support for those facing challenges.
“Mental health issues are common,” said James Maher, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BH Section Head. “So common in fact, that it would take days to adequately discuss all of the essential diagnoses outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, used to diagnose mental health disorders, as well as warning signs, building resiliency and coping skills, types of interventions and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
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