33% of Korean Americans reportedly struggle with depression and mental health problems. And yet, Korean Americans are 3x less likely to seek professional help than white Americans.
Why is that?
many Korean Americans don’t seek help due to social stigma, linguistic and cultural barriers, and an overall lack of awareness of mental health.
But we’re on a mission to change that.
Mustard Seed Generation aims to raise awareness around mental health by educating families, equipping church and community leaders, and empowering mental health professionals. Through our conferences, workshops, and trainings, we hope to de-stigmatize conversations around mental health for Korean Americans.
Since 2017, more than 1,500 parents and children have shared their stories and struggles through our conferences and our workshops.
“Mental health issues can be incredibly isolating, which only worsens the problem, but with MSG, there is finally an organization that provides the much needed safe space and counseling network for the Korean community to turn to so that silent sufferers can be heard and healed.”
Young and joo Cho (Texas)
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We are connected with passionate mental health professionals in over 15+ states who practice a wide range of approaches. One of our goals is to create the largest national directory of Korean American mental health professionals so counseling and therapy can be accessible for everyone.
Who we are
After meeting at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2016, we discovered we shared the same passion to raise the level of mental health awareness in the Korean American community. So we decided to take on the challenge together.
Matthew 13:31-32 (NIV)
He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
Join the mental health movement
Learn about mental health
We want to help people in the KA community to understand any past hidden hurts that may have led to things like depression and anxiety.
Get involved
You have a role you can play no matter who you are or what you do. We’re looking for people all across the nation to work with us. Find out below how you can join the KA mental health movement.
#KANationalsummit2021
A one-day virtual event where KA mental health professionals and graduate students in training come together to rest, network, and learn about KA mental health.
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