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Your Journey: Asian American/Pacific Islander

By NAMI Content Team — 2021

Ethnic and community identity is considered a notable protective factor to mental health for many AAPIs. The sense of communal identity, connections, belonging and family bonds is a strong predictor of resilience while facing life’s challenges

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Well-Being