On February 18, 2025 Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is proud to announce the release of a powerful new episode of “Ground Truthing,” a podcast that provides policy insights from the ground up. This episode takes a deep dive into the critical issue of youth mental health within the Asian community in Westchester County. According to the organizers of the upcoming Global Mental Health in Asia Symposium scheduled for this month, “Mental health is increasingly recognized as essential to overall well-being, yet awareness, support, and resources are still lacking in many parts of Asia.” This podcast explores the issues facing Asian youth with area experts as well as the resources available in Westchester.
Titled “Voices Unheard: Addressing Mental Health in the Asian Community,” the podcast brings together influential voices including Ann Umemoto, Board President of WCA, Westchester County Legislators David Imamura and Jewel Williams Johnson, and Dr. Teresa Hsu, Clinical Psychologist and founder of SPEAK. Together, with host Limarie Cabrera, Director of Data, Operations and Finance for WCA, they explore complex themes surrounding identity, cultural stigma, and mental health challenges faced by Asian youth
