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We’re wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month with our last segment on burnout and mental exhaustion! We’ve talked about self-reflection and social networks. Our last release in our series delves into another option - Professional Help. We understand that addressing mental exhaustion requires time and vulnerability, especially if you’re juggling school, VSA, work, and other commitments.
If you are concerned about affordability, consider looking into sliding scale therapy and other forms of external treatment. Please note that we are not healthcare professionals. Please consult your healthcare physician if you would like further details of the options and if they are suitable for you.
We hope to provide you all with the steps to re-evaluate burnout in your work! We believe that people do their best work when they are prioritizing their mental health. We hope to encourage your continued leadership growth and development!
Check out our first post regarding the definition of burnout: facebook.com/UNAVSA/posts/10163854491850232
Our second post about self-reflecting and re-establishing your purpose: facebook.com/UNAVSA/posts/10163900685810232
Our third post about social networks, communication and boundaries: facebook.com/UNAVSA/posts/10163926969205232
Resources:
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nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments
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psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/200804/fundamentals-therapy-1-who-goes
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mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825
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betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/what-is-sliding-scale-therapy-do-you-qualify/
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Additional Resources:
U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Services Canada: crisisservicescanada.ca/en
U.S. suicide hotline: 1800-273-8255 (source)
Canada suicidehotline: 1833-456-4566 (source)
Having a crisis? Text HELLO to 741741 (U.S.) or 686868 (Canada)
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With heavy hearts, UNAVSA mourns the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Dreasjon Reed, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and the many other Black people taken from us by police brutality and institutional violence. Our organization unilaterally condemns anti-Black racism and violence, as well as the agencies and individuals who continue to uphold racial inequity and inflict violence upon our society. The U.S. continues to kill and oppress people without consequence and we, as a community, cannot stand by without taking action towards racial justice.
Just as Black and African Americans once advocated for an end to senseless American violence in Southeast Asia and paved the way for a unified Asian American community, we, as Vietnamese and Asian people must act in solidarity. We hold a responsibility to demand justice for Ahmaud Arbery, justice for Dreasjon Reed, justice for Breonna Taylor, justice for George Floyd, justice for Tony McDade, and all people whose deaths are allowed to pass unchecked by the American public and government.
The U.S. was founded and continues to thrive based on the exploitation of Black and Brown people, but Asian, Southeast Asian, and Vietnamese communities cannot continue to embrace the model minority myth at the expense of other groups’ oppression. As an organization built for and by immigrants and children of immigrants, many of whom are survivors of war, UNAVSA refuses to remain silent and ignore the devastating impacts of institutional injustice. Fighting anti-Asian racism, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, must always include combating anti-Blackness within our own communities—friends, families, and strangers alike.
UNAVSA calls upon its constituents to take immediate and direct action by visiting the links below to sign petitions, donate to support funds, and contact our government to demand justice.
Minnesota Freedom Fund: minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
George Floyd Memorial Fund: gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Justice for Big Floyd Petition and Phone Banking: justiceforbigfloyd.com
I Run With Maud (for Ahmaud Arbery's family): gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud
Run with Maud Petition and Phone Banking: runwithmaud.com
Justice for Breonna Taylor Petition and Fundraiser: change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Stand with Bre Petition and Phone Banking: standwithbre.com
National Bail Out Fund - Free Black Mamas: secure.actblue.com/donate/freeblackmamas2020
#Asians4BlackLives
#BlackLivesMatter
#SayTheirNames
Photo Credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Thank you for this important statement and call for action. I’m looking forward to visiting the sites mentioned. Here in Canada, we have a lot to learn about the experiences of Black communities in the US, their long struggle for justice, and extensive history of activism and mobilization. With that said, it must be noted that Canadians & Vietnamese Canadian constituents within UNAVSA are also complicit in systemic violence towards and oppression of Black people. Racism and injustice doesn’t stop at the borders and we must all do better to speak up regardless of where we see it happening. I’m sharing here a list of resources and organizations you can refer to if you’re interested in learning more about & supporting groups working in solidarity in Canada: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1rvVbCG-7ubJDBISQGy02fQjFmUm2gWHJ08x1nDwoTcc/mobilebasic
We are so proud to see the 2020 Project grow in its mission and capacity to increase AAPI voters, and be spotlighted in this article from AsAm News about Fresh Off the Vote: Virtual Music Festival! The festival spans two days, but we hope this event encourages our community to use our political voices to uplift all who are underrepresented and oppressed.
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Asian American Pacific Islander music festival Wednesday and Thursday to support the AAPI Vote
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By Yeeun Grace Shin, AsAmNews Intern In commemoration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, talented Asian American artists across the country are joining hands for a 2-day virtual music festivalâ...Contact
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