Empowering Avenues for Community Action in Mental Health: The National Collaborative for Asian American Women’s Health This campaign seeks to lower rates of depression and suicide among Asian American women aged 18-34, to remove stigma surrounding mental health issues through education and outreach, to build the mental health information and referral capacity of community-based organizations, and to empower Asian American women to serve as leaders and advocates for mental health. Partnering with community-based organizations, NAWHO has established regional information and referral clearinghouses for Asian American mental health. Through these clearinghouses, NAWHO and its partners have distributed 13,810 pieces of literature about mental health issues affecting Asian Americans. NAWHO also has produced and distributed 2,012 copies of a public education kit to mental health providers, community members, community-based organizations, and students. To date, NAWHO and its community partners have reached 11,651 adults through direct community education and an estimated 120,000 Asian Americans through media outreach. NAWHO and its partners also have conducted 27 educational workshops about Asian Americans and their mental health needs, reaching 891 participants. These have included Asian American women aged 18-34, other community members, health care providers, educators, and students. NAWHO’s community partners in this effort are:
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