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Mental health of older Asian Americans: Current issues, updates, and future directions
Chiana Q Yang1, Benjamin K P Woo2,3,4
1College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, United States.
Abstract:
As the population of older Asian Americans continues to grow rapidly, understanding their mental health needs has become increasingly critical. This literature review summarizes current issues, developments, and future directions in addressing the mental health challenges faced by older Asian Americans in the last five years. We briefly touch on the comparative prevalence of mental health disorders experienced by ethnic subgroups. Additionally, we review recent studies highlighting the role of the coronavirus disease 2019, racism, social support, cultural stigma, and self-rated health as significant factors influencing mental well-being of this population. We discuss the utilization of health services among older Asian Americans. We conclude with thoughts for future research, emphasizing the importance of longitudinal studies, consideration of diverse Asian American ethnic subgroups, and culturally sensitive diagnostic and treatment approaches.
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