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Division on South Asian Americans within AAPA

Division on South Asian Americans within AAPA

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 5 months ago
We would like to establish a division within AAPA that provides awareness of South Asian mental health issues. The South Asian community consists of people from the following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Within the Asian and Pacific Islander subgroup, South Asians are the fourth largest ethnic subgroup, approximating a population of 2,963,999 in the U.S. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). This division would be called the Division on South Asian Americans. The need for this division emerged from a grassroots movement that began in August 2001 when the South Asian Psychological Networking Association (SAPNA) listserv was developed to connect individuals interested in South Asian mental health. Since its inception, SAPNA has created a website at www.oursapna.org and listserv membership currently totals 357 members residing in the U.S., Canada, India, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Japan, and New Zealand. Given SAPNA

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March 15, 2007

The feedback from SAPNA members confirms this division is long overdue. Meetings are currently underway to formalize this proposal before the board.

March 15, 2007

The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this vision take root across the community is incredible.

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Neha Mathis
19 years ago Featured

this is long overdue. so many of us have been waiting for a professional space that actually understands our background

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Sarah Owens
19 years ago Featured

YES. South Asian experiences are so unique compared to the rest of the API label. lets get this done.

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Raj Henderson
19 years ago Featured

huge support for this. stop grouping us in and ignoring our specific needs!!

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Vijay Ferguson
19 years ago Featured

glad to see this moving forward. mental health in our community needs real focus

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Amit Bryant
19 years ago Featured

about time. there is so much stigma in our community that goes unaddressed by the mainstream groups

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Priya Kapoor
19 years ago Featured

Finally!! This is so needed. The cultural nuances are completely different and we need to be heard.

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