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Overcoming Barriers to Better Mental Health in the Older Asian Community

Mental health challenges often go under-recognized and undertreated in the Asian community—particularly among older adults. Stigma, cultural beliefs, and limited access to care continue to be significant barriers to both recognizing symptoms and seeking treatment. This talk will explore the unique mental health needs of older Asian adults, examine the role of stigma in shaping attitudes toward mental illness, and highlight effective, culturally sensitive interventions that can support both individuals and the broader community. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on how we can break down these barriers and promote better mental well-being across generations. Daniel Kim M.D. is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist who completed a clinical fellowship in geriatric psychiatry in 2005 followed by an NRSA postdoctoral fellowship, both at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He subsequently served on the faculty of UC San Diego as medical director of the Senior Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program, as well as the associate medical director of the Senior Behavioral Health inpatient unit, till moving to Stanford University in 2016, where he now serves as co-chief of the Geriatric Psychiatry Section in the Department of Psychiatry and medical director of the inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Service. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 2:44 Talk Overview 4:02 Demographics of Aging in America 7:57 Aging Asian Americans 15:11 Differences of Anxiety and Depression in Asians 32:54 Biological Differences 35:19 Interventions 38:54 Asian-Specific Barriers to Care 40:48 Next Steps ✅ What talks would you like to hear? Help us out by filling out this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Please visit Stanford CARE's website to learn more about us at: Asianhealth.stanford.edu Please follow Stanford CARE on social media Twitter:   / stanfordcares   Facebook:   / stanfordcares   LinkedIn:   / stanfordcares   Instagram:   / stanfordcares   #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #asianamerican