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High-achieving Asian American teens are slipping through mental health screening

Mental health experts say many Asian American students remain overlooked because academic success often masks anxiety, depression and emotional distress.

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Jun 03, 2026
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Many Chinese American teenagers struggling with anxiety and depression are being overlooked by schools and even their own families because they continue earning high grades and meeting expectations in class. Mental health researchers say traditional screening systems often focus on declining academic performance or disruptive b…

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