Asian American College Student's Depression
Abstract
In this paper, I have presented the concept of depression 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 Students Laurie Meyers (2006) explained that according to American Psychology Association “The first national study of Asian-American mental health said that the second generation people are more likely to have emotional disorder than to their immigrant parents” (p. 44). Major depression can be diagnosed by the observing symptoms like disinterest in activities, low on mood, significant weight loss or gain, thoughts of worthlessness or guilt, or thoughts of death or suicide. By the year 2020, depression will be the second largest disease in the world. It currently ranks third in mortality and lost workdays. Approximately 17% of adults report has a major depressive episode at least once in their lifetime. 10% of Americans currently suffer from depression. Three decades of research on mental health shows that Asian Americans have high numbers of depressive symptoms. Research shows that the women of age above 65 have the highest female suicide rate while the Asian American girls with the age in between 15 – 24, have the highest rates of depressive symptoms. (Schoen C, et al, 1997). With respect to whites, the Asian American adolescent boys are twice as likely to have been physically abused, and three times as likely to report sexual abuse. * Japanese, Koreans, Chinese and Filipino have higher number of depressive symptoms than Americans (Christina B. Young, 2010, p. 379-382). * Research shows
In this paper, I have presented the concept of depression 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 Students Laurie Meyers (2006) explained that according to American Psychology Association “The first national study of Asian-American mental health said that the second generation people are more likely to have emotional disorder than to their immigrant parents” (p. 44). Major depression can be diagnosed by the observing symptoms like disinterest in activities, low on mood, significant weight loss or gain, thoughts of worthlessness or guilt, or thoughts of death or suicide. By the year 2020, depression will be the second largest disease in the world. It currently ranks third in mortality and lost workdays. Approximately 17% of adults report has a major depressive episode at least once in their lifetime. 10% of Americans currently suffer from depression. Three decades of research on mental health shows that Asian Americans have high numbers of depressive symptoms. Research shows that the women of age above 65 have the highest female suicide rate while the Asian American girls with the age in between 15 – 24, have the highest rates of depressive symptoms. (Schoen C, et al, 1997). With respect to whites, the Asian American adolescent boys are twice as likely to have been physically abused, and three times as likely to report sexual abuse. * Japanese, Koreans, Chinese and Filipino have higher number of depressive symptoms than Americans (Christina B. Young, 2010, p. 379-382). * Research shows
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