For the Next Generation - by Nancy H Liu (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Contemporary clinical approaches for AAPI youth mental health across diverse populations

For the Next Generation: Mental Health in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth addresses the urgent need for updated clinical resources focused on the fastest-growing racial and ethnic group in the United States. Nancy H. Liu, PhD, a Fulbright Scholar and former WHO consultant specializing in cultural adaptations of evidence-based treatment, contextualizes current research within contemporary societal discourse while providing practical solutions for clinicians working with AANHPI adolescents and emerging adults.

This resource examines contemporary issues previously unaddressed in clinical literature, including anti-Asian hate, intersectionality within AANHPI communities, religion and spirituality, bullying, and neurodiversity. Each chapter concludes with case studies, practical illustrations, and take-home points designed for immediate clinical application. The text reviews advances in acculturation, racial and ethnic identity development, and mental health stigma.

Readers will also find:

• Clinical frameworks for addressing mental health stigma specific to diverse AANHPI subpopulations and their unique cultural contexts
• Practical strategies for working with minoritized groups within AAPI communities
• Evidence-based approaches adapted for cultural relevance with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations
• Case conceptualizations demonstrating application of contemporary research to clinical practice with AANHPI youth
• Assessment and intervention considerations reflecting the changing demographics of the broader U.S. society

For the Next Generation serves mental health professionals, clinical trainees across bachelor's through doctoral programs, educators, community leaders, and peer support providers seeking culturally informed approaches for AANHPI adolescents and emerging adults. Its interdisciplinary scope makes it relevant for courses in public health, education, anthropology, and ethnic studies.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

"This book is a vital resource for researchers, clinicians, and students, as well as for community members, including legislators, educators, and parents. Nancy H. Liu has assembled an impressive group of leaders in AANHPI research who present cutting-edge science and innovative, practical applications. Common themes throughout the book are: (a) the unique cultural aspects of diverse AANHPI groups, such as collectivism and emotional restraint; and (b) the sociocultural aspects of being marginalized, such as discrimination and the model minority myth."
--GORDON C. NAGAYAMA HALL, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon

"Drawing on rigorous research, clinical expertise, and deep cultural understanding, this volume offers essential insights into AAPI youth mental health. At a pivotal moment for AAPI communities, the authors illuminate both the unique vulnerabilities and the considerable strengths that shape young people's lives, while providing practical, evidence-informed strategies to foster resilience, empowerment, and hope. This is a must-read for clinicians, educators, and caregivers committed to supporting AAPI youth."
--ERICA H. LEE, PhD, Assistant Professor & Training Director, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

"Thoughtfully conceived and persuasively expressed, For the Next Generation represents a timely, nuanced, and necessary advance in the conversation about AANHPI youth mental health."
--JUSTIN A. CHEN, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian

For the Next Generation provides contemporary, practical strategies for clinical professionals, trainees, educators, community leaders, and peer support providers seeking effective mental health approaches for AANHPI adolescents and emerging adults.

Readers will find:

• Issues previously unaddressed in the clinical literature, including anti-Asian hate, neurodiversity, bullying, suicide frameworks, religion and spirituality, and racial and ethnic identity development, among others for AANHPIs.
• Clinical formulations specific to diverse AANHPI subpopulations and their unique contexts, including chapters specifically focusing on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth.
• Practical strategies and case studies to illustrate clinical conceptualizations and applied adaptations.
• Interdisciplinary perspectives weaving together voices from ethnic studies, public health, education, and the humanities.

About the Author

NANCY H. LIU, Ph.D., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Previously a Fulbright Scholar, National Institutes of Health Fogarty Scholar, and Consultant with the World Health Organization, her current work focuses on contextualizing evidence-based psychosocial interventions to increase their efficacy and effectiveness.