UCLA's Asian Greek Council is proud to announce our 4th Annual Asian American Mental Health Awareness Week!

 

Mental health is a part of everyone's life and can create unique challenges for us depending on our environment, cultures, and experiences. During week 4, AAMHAW aims to provide a community and a safe space to discuss the topic of mental health and increase its awareness in the Asian American Community. With such a large scope provided by the topic of mental health, our goal is to narrow it down and address how it manifests itself within the Asian American community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to increase awareness by providing information, support, and a safe space. Though in recent times there has been increased awareness and acceptance, it is still difficult for many of us to not only share our struggles but also feel sincerely acknowledged. 

 

This year, our goal is to “Bridge the Generations” and share our experiences on the effects of intergenerational social, cultural, economic, and political discrepancies on mental health. In our workshops, we will focus on navigating through tough conversations with our families and practice healthy conversations. In lieu of the suspension of in-person meetings on campus, the student leaders of the AGC Board have worked hard to adapt AAMHAW into a completely virtual and online forum, while trying our best to retain the personalized and safe environments of our previous in-person events. Join us during week 4 as we explore and embrace our mental health journey as a community.

 

Event Schedule

Monday, 4/19 - Student Spotlights

 

Come and hear some fellow Bruins present on an array of mental health topics like how to be a good friend, self-care, signs of a toxic relationship, studying habits, navigating cultural disparities, positive affirmations, setting boundaries, and more.

 

Tuesday, 4/20 - Healthy Conversations Workshop with a guest speaker

 

Healthy conversations are pillars of healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners but they can be hard to have. We will be inviting a guest speakerto help you navigate those tough talks that make your relationships stronger.

 

Thursday, 4/22 - Destress Night

 

Take the night off and let some stress go in one of our five activity rooms: journaling, trivia, art, watch party, and ASMR.

 

These events are open to all UCLA students!

FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/3AliYLYWD
Zoom Link: https://ucla.zoom.us/my/aamhaw2021