The public image of Asian American students as members of the “model minority” obscures the fact that a significant number struggle with depression. This three-part series explored the hidden problem of depression and suicide among high school and college students across the nation. I wrote about common factors that contribute to depression, as well as the deep stigma that surrounds mental illness in many Asian American communities. This stigma often prevents students or their parents from seeking help. The series looked at innovative and culturally sensitive ways in which mental health professionals are treating Asian American students.
