Why read A is for Authentic?

Book cover of A is for Authentic: Not for Anxieties or for Straight A's

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A is for Authentic shines a spotlight on the mental health stigma in the Asian community. This book outlines the identity journey of a second-generation Korean American who is emboldened to share her perspective through a mental health lens as a practicing clinician. Her memoir is about bringing healing and…

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Why read it?

1 author picked A is for Authentic as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sheena Yap Chan

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This book has helped me learn to say that it's okay not to be okay and also be okay to ask for help when needed.

In Asian culture, when a problem arises we are told to never share our troubles and because of that we suffer in silence. There is no shame in seeking help or talking to a licensed mental health therapist. Help comes in many different forms and this book has helped me learn to be okay with talking about mental health.

From Sheena's list on dismantling negative stereotypes of Asian and Pacific Island women.