Lay counsellors fill in the gaps left by insufficient therapists


By AGENCY

Asian American immigrants can struggle to find therapists who understand their culture, speak their language, or come from similar communities, making it hard to get the mental health support they need. — TNS

In her first months as a community health worker in California, United States, Kim Jee Hyo helped violent crime survivors access supportive services and resources.

When a client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sought a therapist, she linked him to one that fit his needs.

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