Explainer: How do I talk to my Vietnamese parents about mental health?

There is no widely accepted term for “mental health” in the predominantly refugee Vietnamese American diaspora. Many mental health diagnoses don’t have translations either. So when it comes to addressing mental health issues with their families, many children of immigrants and refugees have no idea where to start. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re breaking down how Vietnamese Americans can communicate their feelings and find resources for themselves and their loved ones.

Explainer: Will Republicans Cut Medicaid?

House Republicans approved a budget proposal in February that could cut at least $880 billion from Medicaid, the largest cut to the program in U.S. history. Republican lawmakers are trying to find ways to reduce federal spending in order to finance $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for higher-income households and corporations.

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