among the Asian American students and discussed some of the existing causes like economical‚ language‚ stress‚ and ethnic identity‚ adaptation to a different culture‚ racism‚ and being in minority. This paper also covers all the treatment and recommendations which can be provided to Asian Americans for their mental health. I have concluded the paper by giving one case study on stigma problems within Asian Americans. Keywords: stress‚ culture‚ stigma Ethical Values and Depression in Asian College
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Professor Beresovsky Moral Foundations 140 February 28‚ 2014 “Inevitable vs. Amendable” The film “Inequality for All” tries to explain; what is the current status of the distribution of wealth and that of income equality? Why this is happening and if this is a problem. Yes‚ as stated in the film‚ social inequality is inevitable. But‚ there is without a doubt a problem with United States distribution of wealth. One of the facts that really opened my eyes was the fact that the 400 richest
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really bothered me up until recent‚ and I’ll tell you why. Being Asian-American had always been a confusing part of me. I was born on American soil‚ but raised in a strict Thai household. I’ve always been proud of my heritage‚ but I had a hard time feeling as if I belonged somewhere. The earlier years of my life‚ I basically lived colorblind. I’ve always known that I was Thai‚ but that meant very little to me. Our weekly trips to the Asian market on Buford Highway (or as my brother would call it‚ ‘Brown
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“Personal Reflections” For my personal reflection I have chosen to use the Asian American identity development model because I am half Asian (e.g. half Filipino). The text states that this model‚ has not advanced as much as the African American model. It goes on to explain the example and findings of Chinese American students treated at the University of California‚ Berkeley‚ Counseling Center: (a) traditionalist— a person who internalizes conventional Chinese customs and values‚ resists acculturation
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According to my readings‚ when professional help is sought‚ Asian Indians tend to hold the expectation that the therapist will serve as a benefactor or guru and provide them with specific advice‚ rather than assisting the client to understand their role in the presenting problem. Consequently‚ as a counselor I should ask more relevant questions and refrain from asking too many personal questions. To better serve the client‚ as any counseling session‚ need to prepare the client for counseling stages
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Paul Hom Asian Clinic (PHAC)‚ which provided me an opportunity to be the cultural bridge between the doctor and the patient through my proficiency in Cantonese. I have gained a more interconnected perspective on how to interact with professionals and how to interact with patient populations from different area including adult and geriatric. Since UC Davis emphasizes on diversity‚ I am able to contribute to the team. I am able to understand the cultural and language barriers that many Asian American
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Now‚ in our society all over the world technology is the most important advancement‚ a necessity in bringing about progress as we move along in this computerized world. These changes in effect make man’s life easier and more convenient. The relationship between the library and computer is constantly changing the use of computer contributes to the way man learns and communicates. It easy in this world to strive for changes and since library
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or repair isn’t always cheap‚ which is why being able to identify potential problems quickly is incredibly important. If you think you may have a leaky roof‚ here are sure some signs from Ballman Roofing & Coating: Mold: One of the problems with having a leaky roof is that leaks can become breeding grounds for mold and bacteria. If you notice mold growth in your home (brown‚ or black spots or splotches) chances are you’ve got a leak‚ which needs to be dealt with immediately‚ as mold can affect the
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freshman in regard to reading Shakespeare‚ in attempts to motivate them. The professor addresses the concern that it can be strenuous to read his writing but explains that it has been a problem for centuries. Mack claims‚ "This phenomenon of people having difficulty understanding Shakespeare is hardly new." He encourages the freshman to continue trying to reread because the
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family or even having a difficult relationship with their peers at school. Often these difficulties will lead to their relationship with their families being damaged and hence having no sense of belonging. These people often have difficulty developing an individual identity. As a result‚ these individuals often feel isolated and depressed and in some circumstances; suicide. This is clearly shown in Alice Pung’s “Growing up Asian in Australia”‚ a collection of short stories from Asian immigrants living
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