Stories of Survival

Stories of Survival explores the paradox of suicide vulnerability and resiliency among Asian American college students and how to improve care for this frequently overlooked population in mental health research.

Amy Wong, EdD, is a sociology lecturer at San Diego State University. She is the recipient of several teaching awards, including The President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, The Weber Honors College Outstanding Faculty Award, The College of Arts and Letters Excellence in Teaching Award, and The SDSU Favorite Faculty Award. Stories of Survival is based on her USC doctoral dissertation, which was nominated with distinction by the Rossier School of Education.

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Risk Factors for Suicide Ideation
History of Mental Health Challenges
"Today is a Bad Day"
Intergenerational Trauma
Thwarted Belongingness
Perceived Burdensomeness
Ongoing Suicidal Thoughts
Chapter 2: The Protective Factors against Suicide Death
The Global Pandemic
Coping Strategies and Self-Reliance
Support Systems and Human Attachment
Life Skills and Self-Care
"Today is a Good Day"
Reasons for Living
Chapter 3: Addressing the Paradox of Suicide Vulnerability and Resiliency
Understanding Vulnerability and Reducing Risk Factors
Understanding Resiliency and Promoting Protective Factors
The Call for Action
Practice Recommendations
Research Recommendations
Conclusion
Afterword
References
Index