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Here are some tips that this professional in Behavioral Health, who specializes in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander mental health shared:
Have someone to talk to in general
Someone reliable to share your thoughts and be there for you
Try talking to a trusted individual
It doesn’t need to family or friends, it could be someone like a coach or a teacher
Self care is THE MOST important
Ex: meditating, listening to music
As a caregiver, you need to help yourself before you can help others
Make time for yourself to prevent burnout
Even if it may feel that your parents don’t understand you and that it is scary, society has changed a lot so try to start that conversation about mental health. Even if they aren’t receptive, know that there are other ways to reach out to someone; try talking to other trusted adults in your life.
It is gonna be ok and it won’t be the end of the world. There are other people struggling too and there are ways to get support.
Here are some tips that this professional in public health who specializes in youth mental health in schools shared:
Connection is key.
being able to carry on our day to day life. connections with others is important regardless of how small
A source of connection in a small way and those connections we build through our lives helps us carry through
Creating a web of support via those connections can help protect us
Connections to an individual help you feel seen and heard which can help you heal.
Give permission for a break and taking time for yourself
Let go of perfection
Forgive yourself for not having to be 100% all the time
It is ok to make mistakes
You can’t always be there for everyone every time.
It’s important for a friend, teacher, or mentor to really ask and check in with someone on how they are doing and allow the space for them to open up.
Dr. Nathaniel Tang
Dr. Nathaniel Tang
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