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Mental Health and the Asian Community with Anise Health

Mental Health and the Asian Community with Anise Health

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 Episode Overview: This week, Lindsay discusses the importance of culturally attuned therapy with Israa Nasir, a trained therapist and current Director of Clinical Strategy at Anise Health, an Asian-focused online therapy platform. They explore how impactful cultural context is in mental health care and the comprehensive services offered by Anise Health, including therapy, behavioral health coaching, peer support groups, and more. Learn about the unique challenges faced by Asian individuals in seeking mental health support and the innovative solutions provided by Anise Health to bridge these gaps. This episode aims to emphasize the significance of culturally relevant care for optimal healing and growth created especially for the Asian community. Episode Outline: 01:44 The Importance of Culturally Attuned Therapy02:24 Introducing Israa Nasir and Anise Health03:07 Micro Actions for Mental Health07:47 Culturally Attuned Care Explained10:44 Barriers to Mental Health Care in Asian Communities15:43 Anise Health's Matching Process21:00 Training and Development for Clinicians24:38 Introduction to Anise Health's Mission25:50 Holistic Programs and Services26:13 Behavioral Health Coaching27:52 Peer Support Groups29:32 Digital Resources and Corporate Engagements33:06 Insurance and Accessibility37:41 Success Stories and Family Dynamics44:18 Encouraging Community Check-ins What you learn in this episode:Identify what culturally attuned care means and why integrating culture at the start (not downstream) can accelerate healing.Recognize the cultural + structural barriers that delay Asian mental health care (stigma/shame, language gaps, mistrust, access and insurance).The comprehensive support structures Anise providesTake one courageous next step: check in withone community member in a genuine way to normalize support, reduce shame, and make help-seeking easier.About Israa Nasir:Israa Nasir is the Director of Clinical Strategy at Anise Health. She is a therapist by training and has extensive experience in clinical strategy and program development. Born in Pakistan, raised as an expat in the Middle East, then as an immigrant in Toronto, Canada, Israa grew up navigating many cultures. Her global upbringing taught her a deep appreciation for the beauty of different cultures. She has held leadership roles at startups focused on bridging gaps in mental health access and innovation. She is also a public speaker and author of Toxic Productivity. Israa is excited to develop initiatives that redefine mental health care delivery and create last impact.Connect with Israa: IG and Tiktok: @well.guideLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/israanasir/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.israanasir.com/⁠ About Anise HealthAnise Health is a mission-driven tele-mental health organization dedicated to serving diverse and historically underserved communities. The platform offers an evidence-based model of care that centers cultural context from the very beginning - designed to better support people of color than traditional, one-size-fits-all approaches to therapy.Through a holistic, culturally attuned care model, Anise Health works to reduce disparities in mental health access and outcomes. Their work within the Asian community shows higher engagement and stronger continuity of care, demonstrating how culturally responsive support can meaningfully improve mental health experiences for BIPOC individuals.Website: ⁠https://www.anisehealth.co/⁠Instagram or Tiktok: @anisehealthTo learn more about their peer wellness groups, sign up for their newsletter ⁠here⁠ (scroll to the bottom).Connect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube:@courageclasspod@drlindsaykwockhuWebsite: ⁠www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter:⁠https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠⁠Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387
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