Are you an international student or first-generation immigrant in the U.S. thinking about seeking therapy/psychological counseling? Navigating mental health services in a foreign country can be challenging, but you're not alone. In this post, we'll answer common questions Korean international students or first-generation immigrants in the U.S. have about accessing therapy for the first time.
Read MoreI was born and raised in Korea and immigrated to the United States as an adult. Now, as the mother of a two-year-old child, I spend each day filled with many concerns. Today, I want to share some of the worries I have as a first-generation immigrant mother.
Read MoreA study conducted in 2009 on 20 Korean American adolescents aged 11 to 14 and their parents gives us a glimpse as to why Korean American children are stressed. The study found that the main sources of stress for them were: 1) peer relationships, 2) being treated differently or unfairly, 3) pressure to perform well academically, and 4) strained parent-child relationships.
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