Understanding Racial Trauma in Asian Americans

The sharp increase in racist attacks against Asian Americans has confronted many with the reality of anti-Asian violence in this country. To discover what we can do to mitigate harm and to improve public health, we have to understand the historical patterns in which Asian Americans have experienced and are impacted by racism. In this workshop, we will draw on the long history of Anti-Asian racism to understand the contemporary impact of race-based trauma on Asian Americans. We will also explore ways to provide trauma-informed care for the Asian American population. This workshop will consist of a brief lecture, storytelling, and Q&A.

This video was developed under grant number SM0080147 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.