Mental health in the Filipino American community
This is a collection of articles about mental health in the Filipino American community and the factors that influence it. The project was supported by the Carter Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. The main writer for the project is freelance journalist Agnes Constante, a 2021-22 Carter Center fellow.
The value placed on Eurocentric features, such as lighter skin, is one of the most prominent examples of the impact of the Philippines’ colonial history on Filipino American mental health.
How ‘hiya,’ ‘kapwa’ and other cultural values play a role in Filipino American mental health
Filipino American cultural values contribute to a strong sense of community but may also lead to nuanced challenges when navigating depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.
Research on substance use among Filipino Americans is sparse. Along with treatment, talking about it is an important step in helping people recover.
For some Filipino Americans, their experience with faith is filled with guilt and shame. For others, faith serves as a source of comfort.
Here’s all the coverage and resources discussed at the L.A. Times and Sunday Jump panel on Filipino American mental health -- and karaoke competition.
Joel Relampagos founded Change Your Algorithm, which provides free mental health classes for those who can’t afford rehab or therapy.
Tess Paras has learned how to make her depression and anxiety work for her as Filipina American actor, director and producer in Hollywood.
When psychologist Christine Catipon speaks with Filipino American clients who have come to her for mental health guidance, she often starts by talking about their shared values.
These videos are part of an L.A. Times’ series on Filipino American mental health.
