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Midwest Asian Health Association @MAHA_Chicago

Reducing health disparities for underserved populations through outreach and advocacy

Joined May 2020
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🎶✨ Join us for Stars That Shine – a charitable gala & concert supporting #AutismAwareness 🌟 📍 Chicago Symphony Center 📅 Aug 30, 2025 🎤 Featuring acclaimed soprano Xu Xia 🎟️ Tickets: $25–$250 Details 👉 maha-us.org | #MAHAGala #autismsupport
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14 Jun 2022
sooooo true 😆🥰 #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
Mental Health America@MentalHealthAm
14 Jun 2022
Speaking up when you need support for your #MentalHealth can be difficult but is so worth it. Saying “Worcestershire sauce,” though, is just plain difficult. 🙃
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3 Jun 2022
According to the 2022 Access to Care Survey, 43% of adults who reported a need for substance use or #mentalhealth care did not receive that care in the last 12 months. drugfree.org/drug-and-alcoho…

43% of Adults Who Need Substance Use or Mental Health Care Didn’t Receive It — Partnership News...

A new national survey finds 43% of adults who say they needed substance use or mental health care in the past year did not receive that care, The Hill reports.

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Have you heard about plans for a new casino just outside Chinatown? Our Director of Programs, Allison Precht, spoke to ABC last week. abc7chicago.com/chicago-casi… If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, you can reach our mental health clinic at (312) 285-2287.

Chicago casino could worsen problem gambling, Chinatown leaders worry

Some Chinatown leaders are not looking forward to having a casino in the city, especially one that could be close to their neighborhood.

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We are co-hosting a festival and health fair with @aaccfestival. Come to Chinatown Square on May 14 to see performances, check in with your health, and enjoy a day in the sun! #community #asianheritage #AAPI #liondance #martialarts #calligraphy #testing #mentalhealth #insurance
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Since 2015, MAHA has filled out over 4,100 applications to enroll families in a qualifying healthcare plan through the Affordable Care Act #ThxACA #healthcare #communitysupport
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Do you have questions about #insurance ? We've got answers! Check our social media feeds for weekly Q&As from our navigator team, and reach out to us at 312-225-8659 if you'd like to learn more
Chinatown will light up on Sunday, January 30th from 2-3:30pm to ring in the #lunarnewyear in Chinatown Square! MAHA is proud to co-sponsor this community event. We hope to see you there! #yearofthetiger 🧧🐅🏮
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Tip: If you are feeling depressed after giving birth, seek out support groups where you can receive comfort and strength.   Learn more about it here: mhanational.org/maternal-men… #CCBSP #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #MAHA #selfcare #maternalmentalhealth #postpartum (2/2)

Maternal Mental Health | Mental Health America

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What is post-partum? It is after childbirth and typically during this time, women tend to get depressed. Maternal mental health important to acknowledge and discuss. (1/2)
Tip: It is important to seek support through therapy groups or family/friends/community. #CCBSP #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #MAHA #asianamericanheritagemonth #asianamericanmentalhealth (2/2)
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May is National Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Mental health is viewed as taboo in Asian cultures. However there is a lot of pressure amongst Asian Americans through discrimination against them and living up to societal expectations of being a “model minority”. (1/2)
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Join us on May 22nd to celebrate Asian Heritage Month! #AsianHeritageMonth #asian #chicago
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Tip: Therapy has long-lasting benefits for children even if they don’t have any behavioral issues. #CCBSP #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #MAHA #cognitivebehavioraltherapy
Everything that happens in childhood affects us later on. Cognitive behavioral therapy is very effective for children as it helps teach them at a young age to understand the negativity of their thought patterns and learn how to replace these thoughts with more positive ones. 1/2
Learn more here: verywellmind.com/importance-… #CCBSP #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #MAHA #selfcare #managestress #prioritizeyourself (3/3)

10 Totally Easy Self-Care Strategies to Try Right Now

Learn why self care​ is important for health and stress management, and get some easy self-care strategies to incorporate into your busy lifestyle.

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Those habits include eating healthy, exercising, treating yourself to a spa day, taking yourself on a date, practicing meditation/yoga, or just following your skincare routine. Prioritize self-care and help manage your stress! (2/3)
Do you get stressed easily? It is important to take care of yourself; the first step in doing so is implementing self-care habits. (1/3)
Depression-related Fatigue can lead one to be unmotivated, hopeless, sleeping too much or too little. Tip: Practice breathing exercises or yoga and set a healthy routine for yourself. #CCBSP #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #MAHA #fatigueanddepression #chronicfatigue (2/2)
Do you often feel fatigued? There is a difference between chronic fatigue and fatigue that is linked to depression. Chronic fatigue is when a person is tired without any underlying cause, symptoms are sore throat, and joint/muscle pain. (1/2)
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