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Strategic research collaboration between Anise Health and UC Berkeley, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aims to develop culturally adapted evidence-based interventions to reduce disparities in mental health service access and improve quality of care for Asian Americans.

Boundaries protect your relationships and sense of self, no matter your culture.

A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is an individual who possesses the personality trait known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS). While high sensitivity can be challenging, it comes with significant strengths. HSPs are often highly creative, intuitive, conscientious, and capable of deep intellectual work.

Boundaries maintain healthy relationships and work life balance.

Optum members can now affordably access therapy and coaching.

The meaning of AANHPI Month honors the heritage of Asian Americans, North Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. It falls in May in the United States and celebrates the diversity of the USA and promotes the inclusion of Asian Americans in society.

The meaning of AANHPI Month honors the heritage of Asian Americans, North Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. It falls in May in the United States and celebrates the diversity of the USA and promotes the inclusion of Asian Americans in society.

Explore the rich traditions of Cambodian New Year, Chaul Chnam Thmey, celebrated in April 2025. Learn about its cultural significance, three-day festivities, traditional foods, dances, and how to join the celebrations worldwide.

Grief is an emotion that carries weight for Asian Americans. This is a how-to guide to deal with grief and balancing culture, tradition, and healing. There can be a pressure to put on a brave face for your family but this isn’t always the best for mental health.

Learn how this ancient Chinese tradition of honoring ancestors has evolved in modern times, especially within Asian American communities. Explore the ways you can celebrate Qingming, whether you're in China or abroad, and how the festival connects past and present.

Addiction is a highly stigmatized experience in the Asian American community. Cultural factors can lead to more taboo and shame around addiction, and less mental health support. This guide explains substance abuse and recovery options for Asian Americans.

Addiction is a highly stigmatized experience in the Asian American community. Cultural factors can lead to more taboo and shame around addiction, and less mental health support. This guide explains substance abuse and recovery options for Asian Americans.

Postpartum as an Asian American mother can be overwhelming, juggling traditions and family expectations with your mental health. This how-to guide explores postpartum care and recovery through a cultural lens.

How to prevent caregiver burnout while caring for elderly Asian family members. Discover culturally-informed strategies, support resources, and self-care tips

Shame and stigma can make it difficult to be open about intimate partner violence in the Asian American community

Valentine’s Day can go beyond romance - family, friendship, and self-love deserve to be celebrated, too. As an Asian American, understanding how your community expresses love and celebrating different types of relationships can be crucial for your mental health.

Discover the unique mental health challenges faced by Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities. Learn about cultural stigma, historical trauma, and the impact of underrepresentation, plus how to support mental well-being with culturally informed care.

What are the Asian Winter Games? They are a sporting event showcasing the broad athletic excellence of the Asian community. From figure skating, to ice hockey, to snowboarding, find out how to watch the Asian Winter Games and which athletes to expect here.

What does the Year of the Snake mean for your sign? What superstitions should you follow for good luck?

Explore the cultural roots of anger, guilt, and resentment in the Asian community and learn practical strategies for managing these emotions. Break the silence and prioritize your emotional well-being.

Ashley Shu shares her journey of discovering her adoption, processing the news in an Asian-American household, and seeking therapy to support her mental health. A story of resilience, growth, and self-discovery.

Break the stereotypes tied to the "model minority" myth and learn about the challenges of underdiagnosis, cultural stigma, and masking of conditions like ADHD and autism. Learn how embracing neurodivergence and culturally-responsive care can redefine success and empower people to thrive.

Being an Asian-American founder can be challenging for your mental health; balancing family and cultural expectations with work and personal wellbeing. This guide helps you navigate cultural stigma, the meaning of success, and wellness.

Balance your professional and personal goals with a plan that matches your ambitions

How one woman's journey to authenticity became a movement for Asian American women to confront expectations and find their voice

Navigate family expectations, honor traditions, and eat with confidence this holiday season

November is a popular month to support Men’s Mental Health Awareness by breaking down barriers and fostering an open dialogue around mental well-being for male-identifying individuals. 

Growing up, mental health has always played a significant role in my narrative. 

With the upcoming U.S. presidential elections in early November, political conversations are heating up across the country. For many college students, these discussions spill into classrooms, social circles, and online forums. 

Rise through the ranks without losing yourself: practical strategies for Asian professionals to navigate corporate culture

You're more than your grades: Learn to break the cycle of perfectionism and find balance as an Asian student.

Learn how anxiety impacts Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) through a culturally-informed lens. This blog explores the signs of anxiety, the role of collectivism, bicultural stress, and how therapy and mindfulness can help manage anxiety within the community.

Transforming mental health treatment with evidence-based solutions for the Asian American community

When we reflect on our mental health and its causes, we often dive deep into our own past to make sense of our current behaviors or feelings. But what if the roots of some issues run deeper?

Explore the complex nature of perfectionism and its effects on mental health, particularly within the Asian American community. Learn how to recognize perfectionistic tendencies, the pros and cons, and discover practical strategies to shift from perfectionism to progress

The Need for Dialogue: Why Discussing the ‘In-Between’ Matters for Asian American Mental Health

Parenting is an exciting milestone, but not a journey without hurdles. As Asian Americans, we can face culturally specific chalenges, too. Here we dive into the experience and support options along the way.

Feeling like a fraud? Let’s talk about what Imposter Syndrome is.

From delayed dating to long-term relations to breakups and beyond: understanding love and relationships through a culturally-responsive lens.

How Asian American athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics leveraged mental health to achieve excellence. Read inspiring stories of resilience, breaking stereotypes, and setting new standards in sports and well-being.

Indian mental health approaches don't have to be limited to traditional therapy. Indian culture boasts a variety of holistic options to boost your wellbeing.

Asian representation in politics in the United States, from the 19th century to the present day

For Minority Mental Health Month, proactively take these steps to prioritize inclusive mental health for your organization, university, or yourself

How ancestral body-based practices helped Abby Wen Wu heal when talk therapy and stigma held her back

Intersectionality is a useful framework for Asian Americans to understand how their different identities interact and overlap - and it can help improve your mental health, too.

Sam Mark & Aussie Chau from The Ultimatum: Queer Love are proud advocates of mental health awareness, especially for the LGBTQ Asian American Community. Here, they share their journey.

The derogatory term "fresh-off-the-boat" hurts. As Asian Americans, we want to assimilate, but it can be a tricky process trying to avoid this label and grapple with internalised racism.

Navigating health insurance can be confusing, so let's get to the bottom of it. Does your insurance cover therapy and/or coaching? This guide tells you everything you need to know.

"Everyone has ancestors, like every tree has roots, and every river a source."

Breaking down common myths to reveal the rich, nuanced reality behind the AAPI experience

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month by supporting this roundup of unique asian-owned brands

How peer support circles can help you feel seen, understood, and less alone on your mental health journey

Filipina American author shares her experience of taking care of her mental health, coming from an Asian-American background where therapy is seen as a last resort

The most important factor in effective mental health care is finding a therapist that's the right match for you. As an Asian American, culturally sensitive therapy is a great option.

Eating disorders are prevelant across the globe, and certain factors of Asian American culture intersect with the experience. Culturally sensitive therapy can help.

Providing culturally competent mental health care is a great way to be more inclusive, expand your clientele and experience more fulfilment in your career

Statistics show that Asian American youth mental health is reaching epidemic level. Anise community member shares her experience and how to find a way forward

Ever felt that being a minority creates a certain kind of stress? Studies show minority stress can lead to poorer mental health outcomes (which is why we offer culturally responsive care for Asian Americans)

Traditional mental health care is proven to be less effective for minorities. Culturally responsive care acknowledges the cultural context of Asian Americans to provide therapy and coaching that suits your needs.

If you’re Asian and find it hard to express yourself, you are not alone. Explore the different ways Valentine's Day is celebrated across the AAPI community with Anise Health.

Discover the history behind Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. Learn about the Year of the Dragon and celebration traditions as part of the AAPI community.

Author of “They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies that Raised Us” describes the unique challenges of South Asian mental health, specifically overcoming the model minority myth

From ancient Buddhist philosophy to modern resilience—how mindfulness shapes the Nepalese American experience.

Celebrating light, heritage, and growth

On the holiday's spirit of unity and self-reflection

Through our RestorAsian Scholarship, access 1 free month of personalized therapy, coaching, and digital resources that address the unique needs of Asian Americans.

Living in the space between world: one therapist's journey to embracing her Filipino American identity

Interview with May Han of Spark Relational Counseling

Navigating identity at the intersection of queerness and AAPI culture—insights from the Human Rights Campaign's coming out report

Community spotlight on Andrew De Los Santos

Interview exploring authenticity and culture

Life at the intersection of queerness and Asian identity often means navigating belonging, representation, and love from all sides.

Boundaries aren't about changing your parents but about deciding what you're willing to accept and how you'll respond

Get to know the women working to close the gaps in mental health care

Understanding your parents as whole people can be the key to healing

Tips for building a life and identity based on your values amidst navigating conflicting identities as san Asian American

So much screen time, so little sleep. Rina Deshpande, author of Yoga Nidra Lullaby, explores how the practice can help reset your rest-wake cycle.

From a young age, Asian Americans learn to code-switch for survival. Balancing dual identities can be exhausting, and make you feel like you're never quite misunderstood. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Many of my Asian American therapy clients grapple with harsh inner critics inherited from their parents' expectations. They end up with avoidance and damaged self-esteem. I propose a more fruitful approach: the carrot.

Many of us, especially those from emotionally-reserved Asian American families, lack the language to express our feelings. Here are some tips for putting words to your bodily sensations.

During a trip to Asia in 2020, the author found herself relieved of the racial scrutiny she faced as an Asian American. She reckons with her own internalized racism and reflects on embracing identity intersections to honor her heritage.

How can you tell when your crossing a line from being ok to not so much? Start with examining your coping mechanisms.

Signs you could benefit from therapy, along with how culturally sensitive therapy can change and improve the way we benefit from the practice

Anise advisor and clinical psychologist Bryce Jacobson explores the shortcomings of mental health services for the Asian American community, and how culturally responsive care can help.

Mental health care isn't a "last resort", it's a great proactive measure to stay well. Here are some signs that professional help could be beneficial.

With Dr. Mala Nayak and Sangita Biswas, we explore how to address your mental health and notice signs like changes in thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.

With Dr. Mala Nayak and Sangita Biswas, we unpack stigma surrounding mental illness in the South Asian community and the unique challenges of the Asian American experience.

Explore how culture intersects with identiy, and in turn shapes our experience of mental health, highlighting the need for culturally responsive therapy.

Taylor, a biracial writer and poet, unpacks her experience of old-school beauty standards that fetishised non-white beauty. She advocates for a society free-from hyper-sexualization.

Colombian-American Catalina reflects on the pressures that led to body dysmorphia and disordered eating. Breaking cultural norms and seeking therapy helped her heal.

Harvard sophomore and community mobiliser Jana Amin explores her journey of overcoming rejecting Western beauty deals and embracing SWANA cultural traditions.

Interview with Dr. Celeste Malone, president of the National association of school psychologists, and thought-leader in culturally-responsive mental health care.

Interview with Luis Emilio Suarez, founder of Sanarai and thought-leader in culturally-responsive mental health care, in honour of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Anise interviews Lincoln Alexander Estridge, founder of The Fight Inside Society (TFIS) and thought-leader in culturally-responsive mental health care, in honour of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Key insights from our workshop at the Asian Hustle Network Uplifted Conference, touching on destigmatizing Asian American mental health, and how culturally responsive care can help

Hey there, my name is Jeany. I am Asian American, more specifically, Hmong American. 

Anise Health was invited to participate in the JEM Mental Health Challenge this year, where we were recognized for our culturally-responsive mental health care solution.

My name is Diya and I have been struggling with mental health for the last 4 years.

Resurreccion, a hiking art therapist, dives into into her intersectional identity as an Asian American, exploring struggles with assimilation, and how they impacted her mental health and influence her therapy work

Can we break the cycle of intergenerational anger?

Christine Kim explores how we relate to the labels, how they define us, and if they're really worth it when the cost is our own health

Get to know how our co-founder and CEO realized her mission to provide culturally responsive mental health care for BIPOC