Asian and immigrant students in New York are increasingly speaking out about their struggles with mental health, challenging cultural stigma and expectations to “stay strong.”
Mongolian graduate student Eenee Purevdorj shares how she reached a breaking point before seeking therapy for the first time.
At Apex for Youth, a Manhattan nonprofit providing free, culturally aware counseling, Yaya Yuan, director of programs, explains how creative approaches like art and play therapy are helping young people feel safe to ask for help.
Reporter: Mizuki Uchiyama
Video Editor: Annisha Singh
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