Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

After my niece died by suicide, I began researching how Chinese immigrant families feel about their children’s mental health and why they often avoid care.

By: Huaying Wang, Cleveland State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 1,294

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Huaying Wang, Cleveland State University

She has straight A’s, a full schedule of Advanced Placement classes, a chair in the youth orchestra and a bedroom wallpapered with college acceptance letters. She also hasn’t slept a full night in months. She lies awake at 2 a.m., convinced she is a burden to her family – and she has no idea how to tell anyone.

I know students like this. My niece – a teenager who was …

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