Vic Armstrong
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Hueman Group Media
Elevating Voices: Generational Healing in the AAPI Community
Elevating Voices: Generational Healing in the AAPI Community
Elevating Voices: Generational Healing in the AAPI Community
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Explore generational healing in AAPI communities with insights from UCA WAVES on mental health challenges and cultural sensitivity.
54 minutes
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Author:
Vic Armstrong
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Cultural sensitivity is crucial for effective mental health services.
- Storytelling and data are powerful tools for advocacy.
- Generational gaps can hinder mental health discussions in AAPI families.
- Community involvement is key to developing trusted resources.
- Breaking stigma requires open dialogue and media representation.
"You don't need fancy training to do this. All you need is a really kind heart."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of the Strong Talk Podcast, titled "Elevating Voices: Generational Healing in the AAPI Community," explores this question by highlighting the challenges faced by Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in bridging generational gaps in mental health. Host Vic Armstrong sits down with three members of the UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative: Dr. Lily Chen, Dr. Jennifer Tu, and Nalia Lohr.
Together, they discuss the cultural and generational divides that complicate mental health conversations within AAPI families. Dr. Lily Chen, a first-generation Chinese immigrant and founder of UCA WAVES, shares her journey of creating a space for culturally responsive mental health advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement and trust in developing effective mental health resources. Dr.
Jennifer Tu reflects on her personal experiences that led her to psychiatry, highlighting the unique pressures AAPI youth face, such as social isolation and the model minority myth. Nalia Lohr, a sophomore pre-nursing student, provides insights into the cultural dynamics that often lead to silence around emotional issues in AAPI families. The conversation underscores the power of storytelling and data in addressing mental health challenges. Dr.
Chen discusses the impact of their documentary, "The Silent War: Asian-American Reckonings with Mental Health," as a tool for breaking stigma and fostering open dialogue. This episode is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the AAPI community in tackling mental health issues. Curious about how cultural sensitivity can transform mental health care? Tune in to hear these inspiring stories and learn how you can be part of the change.