Bringing Mental Health Out of the Dark: Part 1

On a typical sunny Southern California Sunday, 150 well-dressed men and women of various ages and backgrounds gathered at the gorgeous estate of Carolyn Elliott overlooking the sea in Palos Verdes. They were invited by Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) to an exclusive afternoon of art, music, gourmet food, and food for thought.

A picture of perfection: beautiful location, beautiful food, beautiful people.

The purpose of this May event during Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, however, was by no means intended to celebrate perfection. In fact, the goal was quite the opposite: Shedding light on mental health issues in Asian American communities — a topic that is often swept under the rug and seldom openly discussed or addressed.

published on September 12, 2019