Destigmatizing Culturally- Responsive Mental Health Care

Asian Heritage ERG is partnering with statewide MEAD (Minnesota Employees of Asian Decent) ERG and DHS's Office for Equity & Inclusion to bring you a 4-part workshop series focused on culturally informed wellness tailored to our Asian American employee population. Click here to learn more about the API Culturally Responsive Mental Health - Workshop Series.

About the session:

In this session, we will explore the intersection between cultural identity and mental health, unpack the sources of stigma that are prevalent for people of Asian descent and understand how cultural values in Asian populations affect acculturative stress among individuals of Asian descent. The session will use interactive activities to help attendees recognize signs of mental distress, and learn practical tips on how to destigmatize to help live a more balanced life.

Meet the Clinicians who will lead the workshops:

Jennifer Oh Bio: Jennifer Oh holds a Master's in Social Work from USC and is a practicing licensed clinical social worker specializing in intergenerational trauma with Asian American adults. With a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and historical context of Asian American experiences, Jennifer provides evidence-based healthcare information to help destigmatize mental health for people of Asian descent. In her private practice, Jennifer utilizes evidence-based interventions such as EMDR and DBT to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and work toward healing and growth.

What to expect during these workshop series:

• Virtual sessions will be held via MS Teams
• Sessions will be conducted during regularly scheduled AH ERG meetings
• Sessions will be interactive and turning on your video will be optional
• To get the most out of these sessions, your engagement and active participation is highly encouraged
• ASL interpreters will be available for all workshop sessions
• Sessions will be recorded for future viewing and learning

All AH and MEAD ERG members are invited to attend the workshop sessions regardless of your race identity however topics discussed will be those that resonate more closely with our Asian employee population. 

If you have any questions, please contact MEAD ERG: erg.mead.mmb@state.mn.us