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By Amanda Zhou She comes home to find everything not lost but destroyed. To take an elixir, a bead, smaller than a button, but which sits at the throat for an eternity. Her husband, gone to boast around, again and again. Always with his arrow, he brags. Where is he now? Where is his piercing arrow, drawn with his mighty strength to come save her? The words always say, He, comes to save her. He always boasts of his wife, her- obsidian hair, cherry-pressed cheeks, pale, porcelain skin – that cracks too easily. But where is he now? To slice the dark night into half, from the sly men who jewel her. Well, where else would he be, besides indulged in the wine-infused air kissed by young girls? So her throat, too kisses the elixir. And now, oh, how he comes now— faster than the speed of his arrow, his mighty arrow, Yet, his arrow is the one who pecks at her throat. So what can she do but leave? To a place where his arrow his mighty, bellowing arrow, won’t reach. To the moon. And she watches him string his bow again / again / again. But his mighty arrow, never reaches the moon.

By Cassandra Lee

By Cassandra Lee

STATISTICS Stereotypes and Structural Barriers "Asi an American communities are burdened with the “model minority” stereotype, a prevalent and misleading assumption that depicts AAPIs as uniformly well-adjusted, attaining more socioeconomic success than other minority groups through strong work ethic, conforming to social norms and excelling academically. The social and familial pressure created by this deceptive stereotype can prevent community members from seeking mental health care." - Nathan Stewart, timely.md Statistics Suicide is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans from ages 15 to 24 73.1% of AAPIs adults with a mental illness did not recieve treatment Mental Services AAPIs are least likely to seek mental health services than any other racial/ethnic group. AAPIs are three times less likely to access mental health services than their white counterparts. 35% of Asian Americans report that their mental health has worsened during the pandemic 58% of Asian Americans said that reports of discrimination and violence against Asian people affected their mental health 2.7 Million AAPIs have a mental and/or substance abuse disorder (SUD) 17.3% overall lifetime rate of AAPIs developing a mental illness or psychiatric disorder 13% of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders do not have health insurance

Mental Health Mental Health This article about mindfulness sheds important light on how to cope with stress and eliminate unhealthy habits as we embrace the post-pandemic world. Resources and links are also provided for those seeking professional help. Here For many of us in the AAPI community, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on our mental health. From attending school online to working jobs from the confines of our own rooms, our versions of normalcy were completely and in some cases irrevocably changed. This long period of isolation inflicted a damaging blow to our mental health while also limiting our ability to seek much needed help. This decline in normal social interaction also bred unhealthy habits such as addiction to social media and the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Even as life slowly returns to normal, mental health problems and harmful addictions persist into the post-COVID era and disproportionately affect the BIPOC community. Mental Health Disparities Among AAPIs Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, members of the AAPI community are far less likely to seek professional help for mental health issues than their non-BIPOC counterparts. This is partly due to disparities in healthcare quality and access. The cultural stigma associated with seeking emotional and psychological counseling plays an important role as well. By understanding, educating, and publishing compelling narratives of hope, we have an opportunity to improve the quality of life for the AAPI community and also destigmatize the treatment that so many need to achieve mental well-being.

@cassandramlee ​ OUR MISSION As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of hate-crimes against AAPIs have increased rapidly with only limited coverage by mainstream media outlets. Furthermore, access to therapy and mental health- related assistance has become increasingly limited for minority groups. Here at AAPImpact, we believe your voices need to be heard, and your stories need to be shared. Spreading awareness through written testimonials helps to educate and motivate others to create change and to call our leaders into action. OUR PURPOSE AAPImpact is a place to shift perspectives and create meaningful change. We are a platform that displays statistically backed information with a desire to uncover the narrative behind the numbers. We strive to present the stories that fail to reach the mainstream media and highlight the real-life struggles and experiences of the AAPI community. We aim to encourage those who might remain silent or complacent about these issues to take a stand against prejudice and hate.