REPLAY: International Student Mental Health with Sunny Ho, Ph.D.

Original Air Date: May 17th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Yu Chak Sunny Ho, Ph.D. (he/him) is a licensed psychologist and social justice advocate in Seattle, WA. He's mainly working with AAPI-identified individuals, international students, and immigrant population at Interconnections Healing Center, a group private practice in Seattle. He's also an adjunct faculty at the Seattle Pacific University. He's the founder of the Division on International Students and Professionals in Asian American Psychological Association and is heavily involved in American Psychological Association Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) International Section. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa's Counseling Psychology Program, and was an international student from Hong Kong.In this episode we discuss:Dr. Sunny’s personal journey as an international student, professional journey, and passion around multiculturalism and minority rightsInternational students: what’s overlooked, how to orient them here, and nuances among the populationInternational student identity, visas, and visiting scholarThe gift of speaking different languages and reclaiming identityAllyship and sharing cultural storyResources for international studentsMental health in international studentsImmigration referrals as a resourceMental health stigma The different ways of healing, other than talkingArt and Psychodrama therapyFirst and second generation family dynamics and values work<br/>If you would like to contact Sunny Ho, Ph.D. please email him at sunnyhoyc@gmail.comOpen Mind Night website: https://openmindnight.captivate.fmSupport The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram: @openmindnightpodMusic Credit: https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT