Teresa Hsu, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and executive director of a Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans and Kin (SPEAK)--a nonprofit organization committed to the mental health and wellness of Asian Americans through education, research, and services. Hsu has a dual appointment as an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and the department of academic general pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. As former assistant director of the Behavioral Health Integration Program at Montefiore Medical Center, she helped establish one of the largest integrated pediatric primary care programs in the nation. She has a BA in psychology and piano performance from Northwestern University, and a PhD in clinical psychology from The George Washington University. She lives in New York.

Foreword writer Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang, PhD, is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist, speaker, and author focusing on the intersections of Asian American identity, mental health, and intergenerational trauma. She earned her doctorate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and completed her postdoctoral training at the Duke University Medical Center. Wang serves as an advisor on the mental health advocacy board of Wondermind and the Mental Health Coalition.

"The workbook explores topics of identity, culture, family, and mental health that Asian American teens often experience but do not have the language to understand. Lessons in intercultural and social-emotional learning explain why Asian American teens feel 'different, ' and how to cope in empowering ways. The workbook has practical strategies, relatable scenarios, and Hsu's reassuring voice throughout the journey. An absolute must-read for Asian American teens and young adults healing their inner child."
--Michelle G. Garcia, founder and director of Thriving Asians, and Filipina American child of immigrants

--Michelle G. Garcia

"A welcome resource for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youths in search of identity and belonging. Filled with encouraging validation as well as prompted exercises, Teresa Hsu's workbook offers a framework for AANHPI teens to explore the influences that weigh on them, and empowers them to thrive. AANHPI teens will see their perspectives widen, and in doing so, cultivate more positive relationships with their parents and their community--and more importantly, with themselves."
--Annie S. Li, MD, cofounder and cochair of the Asian Caucus in the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

--Annie S. Li, MD

"I am thrilled to endorse Teresa Hsu's The Asian American Teen's Mental Health Workbook, a crucial resource for Asian American adolescents. This workbook offers insightful activities that encourage self-exploration, identity reflection, and a deeper understanding of our rich cultural heritage. It's a valuable tool for fostering connection and growth, making it a must-read for anyone wanting to engage with Asian American narratives and enhance their cultural awareness. Highly recommend!"
--Donna Lynne Demanarig, PhD, president-elect of the Asian American Psychological Association, and assistant teaching professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

--Donna Lynne Demanarig, PhD

"Teresa Hsu's workbook captures the specific challenges of growing up as an Asian American teen while acknowledging and accounting for the incredible breadth of the Asian American experience. For a multitude of reasons, engagement in mental health treatment continues to be low for Asian Americans, and this workbook provides a much-needed resource for teens and practitioners to obtain quality, culturally responsive care."
--Nirali Patel, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist

--Nirali Patel, MD

"While Asian Americans are increasingly visible as social media influencers, K-pop idols, writers, and politicians, negative racial stereotypes and family cultural conflicts still make it hard to know where one fits in. This book offers a useful guide to Asian American teens struggling to negotiate the spaces between today's complex, multicultural world and that of their immigrant parents--and discover themselves along the way."
--Doris F. Chang, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist; associate professor at New York University's Silver School of Social Work; cofounder and chief clinical officer at Unmute, a BIPOC-centered mental health startup; and author of Transforming Careers in Mental Health for BIPOC

--Doris F. Chang, PhD

"This empowering workbook is an invaluable resource for Asian American teens navigating the complexities of cultural identity and family relationships. Teresa Hsu blends deep psychological insight with practical tools, fostering self-reflection and communication skills to bridge intergenerational gaps. A must-read for building resilience and embracing cultural strengths."
--Alice Zhang, CEO of Anise Health

--Alice Zhang

Publisher: Instant Help Publications

Pub date: 2025-11-01

Length: 152 pages