Open Mind Night is about everything mental health and mental illness related. My hope is to increase the discussion and dialogue about these topics in an authentic and candid way with individuals who live with it, organizations and educational programs who service it, professionals who treat it, and researchers who study it. Open Mind Night Podcast International Student Mental Health with Sunny Ho, Ph.D. - Open Mind Night

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

Joining 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 rights
  • International students: what’s overlooked, how to orient them here, and nuances among the population
  • International student identity, visas, and visiting scholar
  • The gift of speaking different languages and reclaiming identity
  • Allyship and sharing cultural story
  • Resources for international students
  • Mental health in international students
  • Immigration referrals as a resource
  • Mental health stigma 
  • The different ways of healing, other than talking
  • Art and Psychodrama therapy
  • First and second generation family dynamics and values work

If you would like to contact Sunny Ho, Ph.D. please email him at sunnyhoyc@gmail.com

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In addition to being the creator and host, Robyn Tamanaha is also a licensed therapist. She uses her knowledge and experience in mental health and mental illness to increase the discussion and dialogue about these topics on media platforms.