Exploring Trauma and Mental Health in the Hmong Community

Welcome to episode 3 of Hmonglish!Chef Yia Vang and news anchor Gia Vang are prominent members of the Hmong community in the United States and, today, they’re going to discuss mental health and trauma.These are tough subjects, but thankfully, we have a licensed professional!Enter Dr. Ia Xiong: a professional psychologist with the Thriving Center of Psychology. She's here to help us work through Hmong trauma, identity issues, and a variety of different stigmas in our culture.In this episode, you'll hear us laugh, cry, and – most importantly – celebrate what it means to be Hmong.If you'd like to follow the efforts of Dr. Xiong, you can check out the Facebook page she runs at Hmong Mental Health and Wellness. -To keep up-to-date on the podcast, follow us on social media!Hmonglish InstagramHmonglish FacebookAnd be sure to follow our amazing co-hosts!Yia VangGia Vang—Produced by Gleam Tower MediaAll music courtesy of Artlist