Facing Trauma Together

Suicide

What Drives Asian American Suicides

Gayook Wong MSW on July 9, 2021

Suicide is the leading cause of death among Asian American young adults age 15-24. What is to blame?

Suicide is the leading cause of death among Asian American young adults age 15-24. What is to blame?

Bias

The Model Minority: The Psychology of Asian American Racism

Gayook Wong MSW on June 25, 2021

The so-called "privilege" of this common Asian American stereotype comes at a heavy price.

The so-called "privilege" of this common Asian American stereotype comes at a heavy price.

Sexual Abuse

AOC's Fear of Dying in Capitol Riots Relates to Sexual Abuse

Gayook Wong MSW on April 22, 2021

What is the impact of sexual abuse on the survivor? Knowing that one is not alone and having access to resources is crucial to healing.

What is the impact of sexual abuse on the survivor? Knowing that one is not alone and having access to resources is crucial to healing.

Psychology

The Psychology of Mob Mentality

Gayook Wong MSW on January 24, 2021

Is this what happened with the infiltration of the Capitol on Jan. 6?

Is this what happened with the infiltration of the Capitol on Jan. 6?

Bias

How Systemic Racism Self-Perpetuates

Gayook Wong MSW on December 13, 2020

A powerful video reveals how media helps perpetuate racist stereotypes.

A powerful video reveals how media helps perpetuate racist stereotypes.

Bias

Racism Goes Way Beyond White Supremacy

Gayook Wong MSW on November 22, 2020

How racism hides, especially from those in power.

How racism hides, especially from those in power.

Trauma

Cancer and COVID-19

Gayook Wong MSW on August 16, 2020

The current pandemic is a trauma for many—but for survivors of multiple traumas, the effects can be even more devastating.

The current pandemic is a trauma for many—but for survivors of multiple traumas, the effects can be even more devastating.

Play

Why Parents Need Time to Play During COVID-19

Gayook Wong MSW on August 9, 2020

Parents, coupled or single, can hardly take time for themselves when everything is normal. So how can they do so during a crisis?

Parents, coupled or single, can hardly take time for themselves when everything is normal. So how can they do so during a crisis?