This project collects anonymous responses from AANHPI students to the prompt:
“I didn’t ask for help because…”
You are invited to respond in whatever way feels right to you. Your response can be brief or detailed. There is no “right” way to answer.
This space exists to make visible the reasons many AANHPI students hesitate to ask for help, whether related to mental health, physical health, academic pressure, family expectations, or personal struggles. What feels personal is often shared.
Responses are shared through the form below: