Caring for the Mind

Free Workshop | All are welcome

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring mental health and practical self-care skills. Together, we’ll discuss what mental health truly means, how it connects to physical well-being, and how each of us can make a positive impact on individuals and our communities.

Through guided discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to recognize signs of distress, offer support, and practice grounding and breathing techniques. Leave with actionable tools, a personalized self-care plan, and a list of helpful mental health resources.

💬 What to Expect

This three-part workshop blends education, reflection, and hands-on activities:

• Explore what mental health means, why it matters, and how stigma and life stressors affect individuals and communities.

• Learn to recognize signs of emotional distress (special focus on self-injury (NSSI) and suicide awareness) and practice how to approach and support others safely and compassionately.

• Experience guided grounding and breathing exercises, and create your own personalized “Treat List” to build sustainable self-care habits.

🌟 Speaker Bio

Yena Li
Yena Li is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in School Psychology at Fordham University. Her research focuses on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents and the emotional wellbeing of Chinese and Chinese American youth. She has broad clinical and assessment experience in schools and clinical settings across New York and Boston.

Siyi Li
Siyi Li is a school psychologist with an M.S. and CAGS from Northeastern University. She works at a K–12 Chinese immersion charter school, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development, and collaborates with universities to strengthen family–school partnerships promoting student well-being.

This free event welcomes everyone who wish to care for themselves and support others.

Special thank you to Boston Urban Forum, Asian Pacific American Public Affairs and United Chinese Americans for supporting this event.