Stories of Survival - The Paradox of Suicide Vulnerability Resiliency Among Asian American

Stories of Survival explores the paradox of suicide vulnerability and resiliency among Asian American college students and how to improve care for this frequently overlooked population in mental health research.

List of contents

• Dedication


• Acknowledgements


• Preface


• Introduction


• Chapter 1: The Risk Factors for Suicide Ideation


• History of Mental Health Challenges


• "Today is a Bad Day"


• Intergenerational Trauma


• Thwarted Belongingness


• Perceived Burdensomeness


• Ongoing Suicidal Thoughts


• Chapter 2: The Protective Factors against Suicide Death


• The Global Pandemic


• Coping Strategies and Self-Reliance


• Support Systems and Human Attachment


• Life Skills and Self-Care


• "Today is a Good Day"


• Reasons for Living


• Chapter 3: Addressing the Paradox of Suicide Vulnerability and Resiliency


• Understanding Vulnerability and Reducing Risk Factors


• Understanding Resiliency and Promoting Protective Factors


• The Call for Action


• Practice Recommendations


• Research Recommendations


• Conclusion


• Afterword


• References


• Index

About the author

Amy Wong, EdD, is a sociology lecturer at San Diego State University. She is the recipient of several teaching awards, including The President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, The Weber Honors College Outstanding Faculty Award, The College of Arts and Letters Excellence in Teaching Award, and The SDSU Favorite Faculty Award. Stories of Survival is based on her USC doctoral dissertation, which was nominated with distinction by the Rossier School of Education.

Summary

Stories of Survival explores the paradox of suicide vulnerability and resiliency among Asian American college students and how to improve care for this frequently overlooked population in mental health research.

Product details

• Authors: Wong , Whiting, WONG, Amy Wong, Amy (Sociology Lecturer Wong, Wong Amy
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.09.2023
• EAN: 9780197662397
• ISBN: 978-0-19-766239-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, EDUCATION / Counseling / General, Care of the mentally ill, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Care of people with mental health issues, Black & Asian Studies, Relating to Asian American people, Education: care & counselling of students, Counselling and care of students