STATISTICS

Stereotypes and Structural Barriers

"Asian American communities are burdened with the “model minority” stereotype, a prevalent and misleading assumption that depicts AAPIs as uniformly well-adjusted, attaining more socioeconomic success than other minority groups through strong work ethic, conforming to social norms and excelling academically. The social and familial pressure created by this deceptive stereotype can prevent community members from seeking mental health care."
- Nathan Stewart, timely.md

Statistics

Suicide

is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans from ages 15 to 24

73.1%

of AAPIs adults with a mental illness did not recieve treatment

Mental Services

AAPIs are least likely to seek mental health services than any other racial/ethnic group. AAPIs are three times less likely to access mental health services than their white counterparts.

35%

of Asian Americans report that their mental health has worsened during the pandemic

58%

of Asian Americans said that reports of discrimination and violence against Asian people affected their mental health

2.7 Million

AAPIs have a mental and/or substance abuse disorder (SUD)

17.3%

overall lifetime rate of AAPIs developing a mental illness or psychiatric disorder

13%

of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders do not have health insurance