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Conversation with Tiffany Tieu, ASAM Fellow

Title: "The Model Minority Myth: Its Impact on Academic Stress and Mental Health Help-Seeking Attitudes"

Bio: Tiffany is a junior from Cheltenham, Pennsylvania studying psychology. She holds research positions at Penn Medicine and the Hunt Lab. As a member of the College Cognoscenti, Tiffany serves as a student ambassador and gives weekly presentations about the College of Arts and Sciences to prospective students. She is also involved in the Peer Advising Program, Research Peer Advising Program, Penn Traditions, and Penn Undergraduate Psychology Society. She is interested in minority mental health and improving the lives of those struggling with mental illness. Tiffany has conducted research on mental health in the Asian community and hopes to build upon her work through the ASAM Fellows Program. 

Project Description: The research project investigates the relationship between internalization of the model minority myth, academic stress, and mental health help-seeking attitudes of Asian college students. With racist and political roots, the model minority myth has a negative and ongoing impact on the lives of Asian Americans. Additionally, despite their high rates of battling mental illness, Asian Americans have lower rates of seeking mental help and are affected by cultural beliefs and stigmas, language barriers, and racism and discrimination. The project addresses the importance of providing greater access to mental health resources and developing culturally sensitive services for Asian individuals.