From IIstix, this article brief from UC Davis stating that along with pressure, cultural assimilation and mental illness and the stigmas that come with it, family conflict is just as of a factor in suicide among Asian Americans:
The researchers found that among Asian Americans in the national survey, family conflict was a significant risk factor for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts — independent of depression, low income or gender.
“This is the first nationally representative investigation of family conflict and suicidal behaviors among Asian Americans,” Sue said. “Our findings suggest that high family conflict has an independent and additive effect in predicting lifetime suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among Asian Americans.”
As someone who’s grown up with years of intense family conflict, I guess the only thing I really have to say is: “Huh. That actually explains a lot.”
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