April 10-11, 2020

The Conference

The University of Chicago

Location TBA

Break the Silence is an Asian and Asian American mental health conference hosted by UChicago Taiwanese American Student Association, South Asian Students Association, Active Minds: University of Chicago Chapter, PanAsia Solidarity Coalition, and UChicago MannMukti.

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Despite having a reported 17.3% overall lifetime rate of any psychiatric disorder, Asians and Asian Americans are about three times less likely to seek mental health services than Caucasians. Whether it be pressure to adhere to the “model minority” stereotype, family cultural values that stigmatize mental health, or even simply a lack of awareness of the resources and services available, the intersections between culture/identity and mental health remains an increasingly prevalent and pressing topic to discuss.

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And now, we take action. Break the Silence is a two-day mental health conference, free to all UChicago students and community members who want to learn more about how aspects of Asian culture, identity, and social forces and expectations affect the way we perceive our own mental health, and that of our peers. This conference seeks to share the work of academic and community members, facilitate important conversations and discussions, and promote ways to leverage the resources available to us for our mental and emotional well-beings.

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REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 12