2026 Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Maternal Mental Health Convening Recap
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General Information
In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month, RAMS hosted the AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening on May 8, 2026.
Honoring AAPI Mental Health Day falling on Mother’s Day this year, the event brought together community providers who support mothers and those interested in uplifting AAPI maternal mental health to learn effective tools and ways to positively impact policy.
Featured Panel Topics
- Current State of AAPI Maternal Mental Health
- Understanding the Maternal Mental Health Continuum
- Importance of Cultural & Community Strengths & Practices
- Systems, Advocacy, and Policy – Amplifying Voices
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to identify two contributing factors that impact maternal mental health across pregnancy and early parenting.
- Participants will be able to describe two culturally relevant strategies to support maternal mental health.
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Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for supporting this convening and uplifting AAPI mental health!
About
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Day: May recognizes AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2010, RAMS spearheaded the first state, county, and city proclamation efforts to establish May 10 as APA Mental Health Day (now referred to as AAPI or AANHPI Mental Health Day) in California and the City and County of San Francisco. Today, May 10 continues to raise awareness and highlight the need for culturally responsive, community-centered, in-language care.
