Asian American mental health care providers in California are seeing an increase in demand for services in the wake of surging anti-Asian hate incidents, and the killings last month of six Asian women in the Atlanta area. The requests are notable for a community that’s been least likely of all racial groups to seek out mental health services.

In this special statewide broadcast of KQED's Forum, we take a deeper look at the heavy emotional and psychological toll of anti-Asian racism and what can be done to remove barriers to care. Hosted by Mina Kim.

Resources:

• Local California organizations offering mental health/support services, sorted by county
• AAPI-centered organizations that offer mental health services, therapist directories, support groups and tips for those experiencing and witnessing hate

Guests:

• Carolee Tran, professor, UC Davis; clinical psychologist; author, “The Gifts of Adversity: Reflections of a Psychologist, Refugee, and Survivor of Sexual Abuse"
• Linda Yoon, therapist and licensed clinical social worker; founder, Yellow Chair Collective
• Josie Huang, Asian American communities correspondent, KPCC
• Sarah Mizes-Tan, race and equity reporter, CapRadio
• Anna Mok, board president, Ascend