From stress to anxiety to depression, mental health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent in the modern-day United States. People of all ages and races are experiencing deterioration in mental health and developing mental illnesses. Asian Americans are no exception. For people from Asian American (and Pacific Islander) backgrounds, “major depressive…

In the Bay Area, many Asian American high school students have poor mental health due to stress-inducing high school environments. The heavy workload and strong emphasis on academics lead to an imbalance of work and personal life, with academics heavily prioritized as students give up extracurriculars, sleep time, exercise, leisure…

In the modern-day world, Americans are increasingly questioning and resisting gender norms. This trend is demonstrated in American entertainment such as movies, TV shows, and music. However, some international entertainment, such as the Korean TV series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, also illustrates this pattern. This series aired on…

The South Korean TV series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay appeals to American ideals because it portrays the American Dream. In this series, the three main characters all experience traumatic events in their childhood. However, as adults, they successfully recover from their trauma through hard work and perseverance. For…

Modern economies have expanded rapidly and become increasingly globalized. Overall production has increased and economies throughout the world now interact by trading goods, services, technology, and more. However, these changes have been accompanied by an expansion of economic issues, including economic inequality and damage to the environment as a result…

Modern economies have expanded rapidly and become increasingly globalized. Overall production has increased and economies throughout the world now interact by trading goods, services, technology, and more. However, these changes have been accompanied by an expansion of economic issues, including economic inequality and damage to the environment as a result…

The South Korean TV series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (사이코지만 괜찮아) explores the journey of several individuals as they recover from horrific past experiences that left deep psychological wounds. Although this series was not popular domestically in South Korea, it was highly popular internationally. This TV series translates…

The South Korean TV series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (사이코지만 괜찮아) explores the journey of several individuals as they recover from horrific past experiences that left deep psychological wounds. Although this series was not popular domestically in South Korea, it was highly popular internationally. This TV series translates…

Modern economies have expanded rapidly and become increasingly globalized. Overall production has increased and economies throughout the world now interact by trading goods, services, technology, and more. However, these changes have been accompanied by an expansion of economic issues, including economic inequality and damage to the environment as a result…