Mental Health Resources
"We want others to talk about mental health openly and not let something like this
be such a big stigma in society."
-Ned and Irene Sasaki
BIPOLAR DISORDER
Previously known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a medical condition of the brain that manifests itself through episodes of mood swings that could range from irritability to depression to mania (feeling super-charged like you can do anything).
Approximately 2.8% of the US population is affected with bipolar disorder - which equates to over 9 million people.
Those with bipolar disorder are 10-20 times more likely to commit suicide.
BE INFORMED
Although mental health awareness is on the rise, many people don't know where to go for help. Here we've listed websites to help you become more informed and where you and others could go for help.
To go to the website, click on the underlined name of the organization.
Changing Tides is a program of Little Tokyo Service Center located in Los Angeles, California. We seek to inspire greater mental health discussion within the Japanese American and broader Asian American community while tackling the associated stigma.
Advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities through research, professional practice, education, and policy.
APCTC provides vital services to adults, older adults, adolescents, and children who are dealing with a wide range of mental health and social problems.
AMHC aspires to make mental health easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
NAMI, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
"Because of his deep caring for the family, Kevin shared this blog in his 'last letter' to us. We found it very helpful and thought it might help others navigate through this situation."
-Ned, Irene, Matt and Will Sasaki
