Promoting Mental Health in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Communities

Nationally, hate crimes against members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community increased by 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly doubled in New York City (NYC) in 2021 when compared to 2020. Additionally, AANHPI communities in NYC have a relatively high rate of poverty when compared to other communities. Systemic racism and anti-Asian hate, coupled with constrained economic circumstances, increase the risk for post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, anger, lower self-esteem, concerns over safety and poor behavioral health outcomes among AANHPI individuals and communities. PMH-AANHPI will focus on promoting mental health and prioritizing resilience for all.