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“As both a Volunteer Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s North Dakota Chapter (through which I help AFSP’s public policy office pass important suicide prevention policies at the state and federal level) and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Liaison for Clay County Public Health just a short drive over in Minnesota, I have seen firsthand the mental and emotional struggles experienced by families navigating third cultures. In both of these roles, I have the opportunity to engage with diverse populations and explore ways that we can improve our community’s health services. Many of the people I work with have resettled in the U.S. as refugees of war or persecution in their homelands. The process of relocation alone can be mentally and emotionally traumatic. But on top of that, they are also navigating the pressure of trying to carry forward ethnic traditions while still integrating new and unfamiliar American practices.” Continue reading Sarah Dixon-Hackey’s story:

As an Asian American, I Know the Impact Cultural Heritage Can Have on Mental Health

As an Asian American, I Know the Impact Cultural Heritage Can Have on Mental Health

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