"Saving Sanity - and Souls - in Koreatown" by Melissa Pandika, is an interesting article about mental health issues among Korean-Americans. The article specifically discusses the high prevalence of certain mental illnesses such as depression among this cultural group, the contributing factors to the development of these conditions, and how these individuals often turn to churches for help and support rather than mental health services.
"So when Korean-Americans struggle with substance abuse, depression or other mental-health issues that plague their community, they often turn to pastors or church elders rather than seeking help from mental health services. Many shy away from therapy due to the intense stigma surrounding mental illness. And Korean-Americans often feel that medical providers don't address the spiritual and cultural issues that matter most to them."
"So when Korean-Americans struggle with substance abuse, depression or other mental-health issues that plague their community, they often turn to pastors or church elders rather than seeking help from mental health services. Many shy away from therapy due to the intense stigma surrounding mental illness. And Korean-Americans often feel that medical providers don't address the spiritual and cultural issues that matter most to them."
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