Destigmatising Asian mental health.

Addressing mental health stigma in Asian communities

Understanding cultural stigma and engagement.

💡Launch offer: Please use code DEC20 for 20% off until December 31st 2025

This 60-minute self-paced video training is designed for mental health practitioners who want to go beyond generic cultural awareness and build genuine, informed understanding of the Asian community’s experiences with stigma and help-seeking.

Developed by Shapes and Sounds, Australia’s leading voice for Asian mental health, in collaboration with Monash University’s Culture, Trauma and Mental Health Research Group.

We're here to support your CPD requirements in culturally-responsive mental health care.

*Please note that we request your address for tax purposes only, we will only contact you via email unless otherwise discussed.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:

Recognise how stigma and cultural values shape help-seeking among Asian clients.
Identify common cultural nuances that influence presentation and engagement.
Apply practical, evidence-based strategies for culturally-responsive care.
Reflect on your own culture, practice and assumptions to build stronger therapeutic connections.

Who this training is for

Psychologists, counsellors, and social workers
Mental health nurses and wellbeing staff
School wellbeing and youth service professionals
Anyone seeking to engage Asian communities with sensitivity and confidence

What’s included

60-minute self-paced video training
Certificate of completion (1 CPD hour)
12 month access to revisit the session anytime
Downloadable workbook with reflective prompts to bolster your learning

Endorsements

This training has supported organisations including:
headspace, Monash Youth Services, the Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors, and the Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School.

We look forward to supporting you too.

Final notes

We’re committed to offering culturally relevant, evidence-based training that improves outcomes for diverse communities. If you have any concerns after purchase, please reach out and our team will work to support you.