It’s only been in recent years that people have been able to talk about the incarceration of our Japanese American community during World War II as a form of “trauma.†Filtered through government language that disguised and diminished the harm inflicted, our own community has struggled for decades to actually name what happened to us […]
LET’S TALK: About coping with stress
January 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You may notice that some days just go along quite smoothly, and you hardly notice any emotional or physical discomfort. Other days, you may find yourself feeling agitated, irritable and even a little sick, or on the other hand, excited, exuberant and anxious. These may just be the normal ups and downs of life, or […]
LET’S TALK: About Depression
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Feeling blue, sad, lethargic or unmotivated can be a transient mood that comes with disappointing news, such as not getting the job you interviewed for, being turned down for a date, or missing someone who has moved away. “Situational depression†is a normal response to difficult situations and down moods tends to dissipate with time […]
LET’S TALK: About Mental Health
October 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s something we often take for granted — a feeling of well-being, a positive outlook for the future, clarity of thought, and so forth. Then something comes your way that knocks you flat, whether it’s a job loss, relationship problems, financial stressors, or someone you love passes away. Depression, confusion or anger may follow. Those […]
Korean Americans look inward after Oakland shooting
April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The shooting that killed seven at a private Christian university in Oakland would never have happened in Korea, where owning a firearm is outlawed. That at least is the assessment of community members who point to America’s own thriving gun culture as a causal factor in this and other incidents. “Gun possession is a major […]
Hundreds gather to honor victims of mass school shooting
April 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
OAKLAND (Bay City News Service) — A multi-faith, bilingual memorial service for the victims of a mass shooting at an Oakland Christian vocational school on April 2 drew more than 300 friends, family, city officials and faith leaders the next evening. Seven people were killed in the shooting at Oikos University on April 2. Four […]
TOWARD RECOVERY, HEALING: Japanese relief workers visit Bay Area for workshops
September 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
On the week of Sept. 18, 12 employees and volunteers who are aiding various relief and reconstruction efforts in the earthquake and tsunami devastated regions of Japan came to the Bay Area to learn about community-based health care, mental health services and training, and enjoy a brief respite to recover from the stress of the […]
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