Asian American people tend to receive less mental health care and psychotherapy services when compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
[9][10] Among the Asian Americans who sought mental health help, delays in initiating the treatment sessions are common.
The average time of delay is significantly longer than those observed in cases of people from other racial or ethnic groups.
In addition, Asian Americans, especially those with lower income and education, tend to seek treatment from general practitioners or religious advisors rather than mental health specialists.
[3] Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is suitable for treating Asian Americans for acute problems, including PTSD.
[4] Thus, CBT is appealing and serves as a popular choice for many patients with Asian American cultural backgrounds.