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Exciting news — the online registration for our upcoming 2024 AAPA Convention in Atlanta, Georgia from October 4-5 is now open!!!
 
Earlier registration dates ends VERY SOON and will offer the lowest pricing. Please note that you may purchase tickets for the Friday evening Banquet as well! 
 
 
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We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Convention Committee and this year’s Convention Co-Chairs, Drs. Teresa Hsu and Daisuke Akiba, for all their hard work in bringing us together in-person for the first time in five years! We look forward to seeing you all in Atlanta!
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AAPA Provider Directory

The Division on Practice (DoP) in collaboration with AAPA are excited to debut our new Provider Directory which will connect Asians and Asian-Americans to culturally aware providers.  This Provider Directory is the culmination of several years of work from DoP and AAPA members who have been passionate about creating a resource for AAPA members to highlight their clinical work, and to provide access to culturally-informed treatment for the AAPI community.

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2024 SUMMER NEWSLETTER

2024 Summer Newsletter

Our Mission

Advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy.

Science

Explore advances in research and science of Asian American psychology and mental health with new theories and frameworks for understanding the Asian American experience and cutting-edge research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Be part of this cutting edge work by connecting with other researchers in this field and exchanging ideas. Visit this section to read the latest empirical studies in our peer-reviewed journal, Asian American Journal of Psychology.

Practice

Learn prevention and treatment strategies and engage in conversations on how to best work with Asian American communities. Our goal is to promote culturally competent, evidence-based and practionners experience in mental health services that meet the needs our diverse Asian American populations. This section is designed for AAPA members to exchange current and new practices in mental health in working with Asian American communities that can be used in community mental health agencies, hospitals, college centers, schools, government agencies, private practice and more.

Education

Provide training and education for the next generation of Asian American psychologists and mental health providers and researchers. Take advantage of all the opportunities available to AAPA members, including our scholarships, awards, online forums, mentorship programs, leadership development program, and annual conventions.

Policy

Advocate for the welfare and well being of Asian Americans at all levels of government through community-engaged scholarship and practice and and partnerships with other organizations to ensure the visibility and rights of Asian Americans. Visit this section to learn what issues AAPA and members are currently advocating on, and new policies and legislations that effect Asian American psychology as well as general psychology and mental health advocacy.

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AAPA Artivism for Maui Program Highlights 1. Welcome by AAPA President Anjuli Amin 2. E Ho Mai (opening chant) by AAPA Member Lali McCubbin 3. ‘Ulupalakua (hula, w/ permission from their Kumu) AAPA Member Lali McCubbin (w/ daughter Malina, partner Jason on ukelele & furry family member Mika) 4. “Mettā Sutta, Sutta Nipāta 1.8” by AAPA Elder & Incoming APA President-Elect Debra Kawahara 5. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by AAPA Member Caroline Lee’s 10 y.o. son: Lucas Yang on ukelele 6. “Closing Blessing” (poetry reading) by APA Sister President & Minister Thema Bryant-Davis 7. “Moon Represents my Heart” by AAPA Member Caroline Lee’s 5 y.o. daughter: Claire Yang (singing accompanied by Andrew on instrument) 8. Greetings by APA President-Elect & AAPA Member Cynthia de Las Fuentes 9. “Dear Heart” & “Love Distilled” (poetry readings) by AAPA Member Sally Chung 10. Sharing (On the ground perspective) by AAPA Past President Richelle Concepcion 11. Personal Sharing by Wendy Peters 12. Images of Manaʻolana during Maui Relief (per Kumu Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoano) 13. “True Colors” (song) by AAPA VP/President-Elect Dr. Christine Catipon 14. Greetings by AAPA VP-Elect Donna Demanarig 15. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” by AAPA Board Member/Council Rep to APA Michi Fu 16. Closing Pule by AAPA Member Lali McCubbin
Full title: "Intergenerational Impacts of the WWII Incarceration on Fourth-Generation Japanese Americans: A Qualitative Investigation" Session I: Social Justice Work Our winning poster in Session I in the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention. Authors: Nidhi Tigadi; Mia Shin; Yifei Yao; Donna Nagata Introduction: * During World War II, the U.S. government imprisoned 120,000 Japanese Americans (2/3 US citizens) in incarceration camps based only on their Japanese heritage, without formal charges or evidence of wrongdoing. * Studies have documented intergenerational effects of this racial trauma on the 3rd-generation (Sansei) children of incarcerates. * Little research has addressed impacts on the 4th generation grandchildren (Yonsei) (Nagata, Kim, & Wu, 2019). Findings: * 4th-generation Yonsei continue to experience impacts from the Japanese American wartime incarceration. * Themes concerning identity, loss of cultural connection, assimilation and family silence parallel those described by the 3rd generation. * Themes of a prominent dedication to social activism and navigating mixed race identity are more unique to the younger Yonsei. * Findings illuminate the persistence of intergenerational racial trauma effects.
Full title: "We deserve to learn about ourselves": the voices among women of color students in predominantly White institutions Session III: Our Unique Intersecting Identities Our winning poster in Session III in the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention. Authors: Riya Nakum, BA; Yun Garrison, PhD The present qualitative study seeks to document the narrated experiences of Women of Color (WOC) college students in Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) in order to better inform therapists working with this group of students. Theoretically, our study is informed by the psychological framework of radical healing in communities of color (French et al., 2019). Twelve WOC college students from PWIs across the United States participated in the one on one interview. Three major themes emerged from a qualitative analysis: 1) oppressive conditions in PWI; 2) dynamics between academic self concept and PWI; and 3) WOC’s liberatory process and potential in PWI. Findings are discussed to form a set of recommendations for therapists and researchers. Findings: 1. Oppressive conditions in PWI 1) Being the only Woman of Color 2) A lack of safe, inviting, and affirming spaces 3) Non inclusive curriculum 2. Dynamics between academic self concept and PWI 1) Stereotype threat 2) Imposter feelings 3) Academic pressure to excel 4) B ehaving in a certain way 5) Working harder from the margins 3. WOC’s liberatory process and potential in PWI 1) Empowering the self and resisting oppression 2) Holding radical hope 3) Desiring and embracing cultural authenticity 4) Cultivating critical consciousness 5) Building solidarity with and connection to others
Session III: Our Unique Intersecting Identities Our runner up winning poster in Session III in the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention. Authors: Sherry Wang, PhD; Aysha H. Raja, MA; Abha Sharma, MA; Sabreen Azhar, MA Introduction: * There is a need to understand the perspectives of Muslim Americans to address the interpersonal barriers in seeking and utilizing mental health care. * Islamophobia and discrimination contribute to distrust and dropout in mental healthcare. * There is a pressing need for culturally-competent clinicians for Muslim Americans. * Multicultural Social Justice Counseling (MSJC) framework and Locational Feminism can be applied to the Muslim American community to facilitate clinician cultural competency. Conclusion: Thematic analysis revealed 3 key themes to address cultural competency and working with Muslim American clients 1) Muslim identity is complex, especially as Muslims in the U.S. and developing adolescents. 2) What non-Muslim American clinicians need to know. 3) What Muslim American clinicians need to know.
Session II: An Emic Approach to Mental Health Assessment and Treatment Our winning poster in Session II in the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention. Authors: Ravneet K. Dhaliwal, BA; Jane M. Tram, PhD Purpose: This study examined domains of care in the context of their immediate family, e.g., spouse(s)/partner(s) or biological/step/foster/adopted child(ren) Research Question: Is there a significant difference between BIPOC and White student reports of the amount of personal care they provide for immediate family members? Conclusion: * Finding highlights a difference between BIPOC and White students that extends beyond the academic context. * It is important to understand the context of BIPOC students in higher education. * BIPOC students spend a greater amount of time outside of school caring for immediate family members. * BIPOC students' academic experience, satisfaction, and attrition may be impacted by the additional responsibilities that are a part of their lives.
Session II: An Emic Approach to Mental Health Assessment and Treatment Our runner up winning poster in Session II in the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention. Authors: Stephanie Chin, M.S.Ed.; Jojo Yao; M. Phil.; Laurie McCubbin, PhD Objective: * Investigate COVID 19 triggered ethnic/racial discrimination and vigilance * Investigate the effects of COVID 19 related ethnic/racial discrimination and vigilance on thriving and psychological distress * Investigate the effects of resilience on thriving and psychological distress * Investigate resilience as a moderator on the relationship between the stressors and thriving and psychological distress Conclusion: * Higher levels of race-related stress predicted greater psychological distress but did not predict a change in thriving. • * Resilience impacted both thriving and psychological distress. * Resilience moderated the relationship between COVID 19 related ethnic/racial discrimination and psychological distress. Future directions: * examine group differences within the sample * investigate moderating effects of resilience with other stressors and outcomes; * continue conducting research to differentiate between resilience and thriving
Session I: Social Justice Work Our runner up winning poster in Session I in the 2021 AAPA Annual Convention. Authors: Janelle Salcedo, B.A., B.S.; Aldo Barrita, M.A.; Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt, PhD Objective: The purpose of this project is to explore how racial microaggressions impact FA mental health outcomes and in comparison to Non-FAs. Conclusion: * Overall, these findings suggest that racial microaggressions predicted poor mental health outcomes in FAs. * This finding expands the literature and understanding around the impact of racial microaggressions on FAs, suggesting that clinicians should take racial microaggressions into consideration and work to address their impact on mental health outcomes.
Dr. Andy Subica is an associate professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. His work focuses on reducing health disparities in underserved populations, with a specialization in addressing mental health and substance use in Pacific Islander communities. Watch him discuss mental wellness in AAPA’s IG live with Provoc.
"What are you most looking forward to for mental wellness in the Asian American community?" Clinical psychology graduate student and AAPA member Gabe Corpus answers this question as part of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month and as part of a campaign #Wellnessforall with AAPA, ABPsi, NLPA, and IWRI supported by Facebook
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