The Community In Action Recap Video is Here!

Didn’t make it to Community In Action last month? Don’t fear—our recap video is here!

Held at UCA's 2026 Chinese American Convention, the UCA WAVES mental health summit was a dynamic gathering of youth, parents, and community leaders exploring mental health through storytelling, research, and collective action. Our deepest gratitude to everyone who made Community In Action possible, with special thanks to UCA for hosting. It’s impossible to capture just how amazing this event was in a short video, but we tried.

You can watch the official recap above. Or, if reading is more your speed, check out our most recent newsletter by clicking the button below. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for September 10–11, 2027, in Raleigh, NC, for the next UCA WAVES Mental Health Summit, as we continue turning compassion into action and building healthier, stronger, and more hopeful communities for all!

Check Out Our Very First Annual Report!

WAVES is ecstatic to share our very first annual report! This extensive document dives into who we are as an organization, unforgettable moments from this past year, and ways you can join us in our mission.



2025 was a wonderful whirlwind full of expansion and growth—and we can't think of a better way to commemorate it than this. Ready to read? Click on the button below to view now!

5 Million MHFA Trained…and You Can Join, Too!

Earlier this month, Mental Health First Aid USA reached an incredible milestone: 5 million people trained across the United States. Every person trained represents another friend, parent, coworker, neighbor, or community member who is better prepared to recognize when someone is struggling and respond with compassion.

We're proud to have contributed to this growing movement. Since 2023, UCA WAVES has trained more than 1,300 Mental Health First Aiders at no cost, helping expand access to lifesaving mental health education in communities across the country.



On July 25, we were grateful to welcome another group of participants to our free Adult Mental Health First Aid training, where they gained practical skills to recognize the signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and connect others to appropriate support.

Together, we've come a long way, but there are still millions more conversations to have and lives to impact. Our deepest gratitude goes to everyone who has trained with us and helped make mental health support more accessible in our communities. We also extend our sincere thanks to our funders—SAMHSA, NC DHHS, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation—for making these trainings possible.

Good news: We’ve got another training coming up on Saturday, August 22. Looking to register or learn more about our MHFA training? Click on the button below!

Spotlighting Caregivers: An Overlooked Group

We wanted to share this joint post from the National Alliance for Caregiving and NAMI that spotlights a group that frequently gets overlooked: caregivers.

Pulling together data and real stories, the article paints a nuanced picture of caregiving, and what changes we can make to lessen the mental, physical, and financial toll those in this cohort too often face. Give it a read now by clicking on the button below. To all the caregivers out there, we see you and we stand by you!

Preventing “No Contact”: An Excerpt from Community In Action Panel

“No contact” has become a more common term in discussions about family relationships. It refers to the decision to end communication with a family member, often to protect one’s mental health or well-being. While every situation is different, many families wonder: How can we prevent relationships from reaching that point?

In this excerpt from “Growing Up, Growing Apart, Growing Together: Strengthening Parent-Child Connection” at our Community In Action Mental Health Summit, Mary Shen poses that very question to our panelists: “How do we prevent no contact?”

Their thoughtful discussion explores the role of empathy, trust, and open, judgment-free communication in strengthening parent-child relationships before conflict turns into disconnection.

Celebrating Minority Mental Health Month with Silent War

In honor of Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI and MHACC hosted a special screening of the award-winning documentary Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health on July 25.



The event brought together community members to experience this powerful film, which follows several Asian Americans as they courageously share their personal experiences with mental illness, recovery, family expectations, and resilience. Through their stories, Silent War challenged stigma, fostered understanding, and inspired hope.

The 200-seat auditorium was packed to the brim. Following the screening, community leaders, mental health professionals, and advocates participated in a thoughtful panel discussion exploring pathways toward healing, support, and mental health equity. The discussion was conducted in English with live simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and Cantonese, helping make the conversation more accessible to attendees from across the community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing Minority Mental Health Month and helping advance conversations around mental health awareness and equity. If you'd like to learn more about Silent War and its impact, visit the film's official website at silentwarmovie.com, or click on the button below.

Reflecting on July: Honoring Minority Mental Health & Disability Pride Month

July was an invitation to reflect. Recognized as Minority Mental Health Month and Disability Pride Month, July calls attention to the deep inequities and layered identities that shape how individuals experience mental health across race, culture, and ability.

Mental health is not one-size-fits-all. Cultural stigma, systemic racism, language barriers, and intergenerational trauma all impact how communities of color access care—or don’t. For youth in particular, these challenges can feel invisible or overwhelming. At WAVES, we’re reminded why our mission exists in the first place: to center the mental health of AAPI youth, a community often overlooked in national conversations yet deeply affected by silence, cultural expectations, and displacement.

Reflection isn’t just looking back—it’s looking inward and ahead. As we shared resources and awareness throughout July, we also sat with the truth that meaningful change begins with understanding the unique barriers our communities face. Our work—supporting youth through storytelling, culturally grounded education, and community-driven healing—is part of a much larger movement toward justice in mental health care.

Community In Action 精彩回顾视频上线啦！

错过了上个月的Community In Action活动？没关系！我们的官方活动回顾视频现已上线，诚邀您一同重温这场充满启发与力量的心理健康盛会！

本次UCA WAVES心理健康峰会在美国华人联盟（United Chinese Americans，UCA）2026年全美华人大会期间成功举办。青年、家长、社区领袖及心理健康领域的倡导者齐聚一堂，通过真实故事分享、研究成果交流和跨领域对话，共同探讨心理健康议题。

 我们衷心感谢每一位参与者、支持者和志愿者，是你们的热情投入与共同努力，让 Community In Action 成为一场富有意义、影响深远的社区行动。特别感谢UCA对本次峰会的大力支持与承办，为活动的成功举办提供了重要保障。短短几分钟的视频，难以完整呈现现场的精彩与感动，但我们希望，这段回顾能够让更多人感受到此次峰会所传递的关怀、希望与力量。

欢迎观看下方的官方活动回顾视频。若您希望进一步了解更多峰会亮点与精彩内容，也欢迎点击下方按钮，浏览我们的最新一期新闻通讯。



我们诚挚邀请您继续关注并参与 UCA WAVES 的各项工作。请预留时间：2027年9月10日至11日，让我们相约美国北卡罗来纳州罗利（Raleigh, NC），共同参加下一届 UCA WAVES 心理健康峰会。期待与更多伙伴携手同行，将关爱化为行动，以合作推动社区发展，共同建设更加健康、更加强大、充满希望的社区。

激动人心的消息：WAVES 首份年度报告正式发布！

我们非常激动地与大家分享首份年度报告！这份内容丰富的报告将带您深入了解 WAVES：我们是谁、过去一年中那些令人难忘的重要时刻，以及您可以如何加入我们、共同支持我们的使命。

2025 年是充满成长、突破与收获的一年。我们认为，没有比这份年度报告更好的方式，来记录并纪念这段精彩旅程。

准备好翻开这一页了吗？欢迎点击下方按钮，立即阅读我们的首份年度报告！

心理健康急救（MHFA）培训突破 500 万人，你也可以加入！

本月早些时候，美国心理健康急救（Mental Health First Aid USA，MHFA） 达成了一项令人振奋的里程碑——全美已有 500 万人 完成了心理健康急救培训。

每一位完成培训的学员，都代表着社区中又多了一位能够发现他人心理困扰、并给予关怀与支持的人。他们可能是一位朋友、一位家长、一名同事、一位邻居，或是一名社区成员。通过学习，他们能够在身边的人需要帮助时，及时识别危险信号，并以更加温暖、有效的方式回应。 

我们很荣幸能够为这一不断壮大的行动贡献力量。自 2023 年以来，UCA WAVES 已免费培训了 1,300 多名心理健康急救员（Mental Health First Aiders），帮助全国各地的社区扩大获得心理健康教育的机会。

7 月 25 日，我们非常高兴迎来了新一批学员参加免费的“成人心理健康急救（Adult Mental Health First Aid）”培训。在培训过程中，学员们学习如何识别心理健康问题的征兆，如何更有信心地提供初步支持，以及如何帮助有需要的人获得适当的专业资源。

一路走来，我们已经取得了重要进展，但我们的使命仍在继续。未来，还有更多关于心理健康的对话等待开启，也有更多人需要被看见、被理解、被支持。 衷心感谢每一位参加过 UCA WAVES心理健康急救（MHFA）培训的学员。正是因为大家的参与和付出，心理健康支持得以在更多社区普及，让更多人在需要时能够获得及时、有效的帮助。 同时，我们也向我们的资助伙伴表达诚挚感谢——美国药物滥用与心理健康服务管理局（SAMHSA）、北卡罗来纳州卫生与公众服务部（NC DHHS）以及北卡罗来纳州蓝十字蓝盾基金会（Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation）。正是因为你们的支持，这些免费的培训项目才能顺利开展。



想了解更多关于 UCA WAVES 心理健康急救（MHFA）培训的信息吗？欢迎点击下方按钮！

如何避免“断联”？Community In Action 论坛精彩节选

近年来，“断联（No Contact）”逐渐成为对家庭关系的讨论中备受关注的话题。它通常指一个人为了维护自身的心理健康或整体福祉，主动选择与某位家庭成员中断联系。每个家庭都有其独特的经历和处境，但许多父母和家庭都会思考同一个问题：我们如何才能避免亲子关系走到“断联”这一步？

在Community In Action 心理健康峰会的专题论坛 《成长中的距离，成长中的连接/共同成长，渐行渐远，再度同行：加强亲子联结》（Growing Up, Growing Apart, Growing Together: Strengthening Parent-Child Connection） 中，主持人Mary Shen向嘉宾们提出了这一发人深省的问题：“我们如何预防亲子关系走向‘断联’？”

在随后的交流中，嘉宾们深入探讨了共情、信任以及开放、无评判的沟通在促进亲子关系中的重要作用，并分享了如何在冲突演变为疏离之前，建立更加健康、稳固的亲子联结。

《Silent War》纪录片放映活动，共同关注少数族裔心理健康月

7月25日，为纪念少数族裔心理健康月（Minority Mental Health Month），美国精神疾病联盟（NAMI）与华人社区心理健康协会（MHACC）联合举办了获奖纪录片《沉默的战争：亚裔美国人与心理健康的对话》（《Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health》）特别放映活动。 

活动吸引了众多社区成员参与，大家共同观看了这部引人深思的纪录片。影片记录了几位亚裔美国人勇敢面对并分享自身心理健康历程的故事，呈现了他们在经历心理疾病、康复探索、家庭期待与身份挑战过程中展现出的坚韧与力量。 他们真实而勇敢的分享，帮助打破了围绕心理健康的污名，增进了社区对心理健康议题的理解与共鸣，也为更多人带来了希望、勇气与力量。 

影片放映结束后，社区领袖、心理健康专业人士及倡导者围绕心理康复、支持体系建设和心理健康公平等议题展开了深入讨论。论坛以英语进行，并提供普通话和粤语同声传译服务，让来自不同语言背景的社区成员能够更平等、更充分地参与交流。

感谢每一位参与本次活动的朋友，与我们共同纪念少数族裔心理健康月，持续推动社区对心理健康议题的关注与理解，共同促进更加公平、可及的心理健康支持体系建设。如果您希望进一步了解纪录片《沉默的战争》及其带来的影响，欢迎访问影片官方网站：

七月回顾：少数族裔心理健康月与残障骄傲月

七月回顾：少数族裔心理健康月与残障骄傲月

七月，是属于反思的重要日子。七月作为“少数族裔心理健康月”与“残障骄傲月”，我们直面不同种族、文化、和能力的群体所经历的心理健康不平等，以及人们在这些交叉身份下的真实处境。

心理健康从来都不能用一个“统一答案”来解决。文化污名、系统性种族歧视、语言障碍以及代际创伤...这些因素深深地影响着有色人种群体获得心理健康资源，尤其对于青少年而言，这些挑战可能更深远、更隐秘。WAVES存在的初心正在于此：为亚裔青少年的心理健康打造专属的心理健康支持体系，打破这个群体长期在主流讨论中缺席，却承受文化期待、沉默应对以及身份认同带来的多重挑战。

反思过去，是为了看清当下、着眼未来。整个七月，我们在分享资源和提高心理健康认知的同时，也深知，真正的改变始于理解每个群体面临的独特困境。在WAVES，我们通过讲述故事、文化教育以及社区为主导的疗愈，作为心理健康平权的一部分，为我们的下一代搭建更宽广但温暖的避风港。