Researcher Mark Chae earned advanced degrees in applied psychology and counseling before he completed his PhD at Seton Hall University. Mark Chae, PhD, specializes in research on cross-cultural factors that impact the delivery of mental health services, especially for Asian Americans.
While Asian-American men need the same rate of counseling services as other groups, they are less likely to seek treatment. Reasons for this discrepancy include: - Cultural competency. Many Asian Americans come from cultures with collectivist values, which can be directly at odds with the individualistic culture of the United States. Counselors must be aware of these differences and the ways they may impact clients’ views of their mental health. - Stigma. As in other cultures, Asian-American men may be discouraged from expressing their emotions, especially emotions such as sadness. Similarly, mental health issues may be interpreted as weaknesses and make individuals reluctant to ask for help. - Racism. Many Asian Americans experience racism and prejudice in their daily lives. Since these issues often are not highlighted in the traditional discourse on race, some mental health practitioners are unfamiliar with the dynamic. Asian-American clients may feel that their experiences are dismissed or minimized by such therapists.
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AuthorA former researcher with the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Mark Chae, PhD, has pursued a number of corporate research projects over the past decade. Archives
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