On October 5, 2024, the National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA), in partnership with Unite Chinese Americans Youth Mental Health Collaborative (UCA WAVES), hosted a milestone seminar on Asian American parenting and mental health in Atlanta GA, titled “Asian Parents, American Children; Our Stories, Our Voice.”   

Juliana Chen (CS 5) participated as a panelist and Justin Chen (CS 5) provided great leadership as the Advisory Board Chair and connecting resources.

Approximately 100 attendees participated, reflecting urgent unmet needs in the community. Majority of the attendees are from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Other attendees also included high school counselors, and Victor Armstrong, Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention from North Carolina.

The seminar was well received by participants and 26 people signed up to volunteer post conference. WAVES will hold a Mental Health First Aid Training in December in partnership with NACA.