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Jullianne Pham

There Are More Smokers Among Non-English Speaking Vietnamese Men Than the General US Population.

Have you ever noticed when walking by Vietnamese coffee shops, restaurants or cafes, there is a distinct smell of cigarette smoke in the...

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Chopsticks Alley Talk Live - Depression and Anxiety - February 26, 2017, Episode 12

Watch Chopsticks Alley Talks Live - Episode 12 Topic: Depression and Anxiety - Not My Child Sponsor: #Join Jade & Asian Liver Center at...

Anthony Nguyen

Living with Cerebral Palsy

As a little boy, I never thought that a neurological illness would affect my entire life. However, I am currently having a difficult time...

Jullianne Pham

Seeing Red After Feeling Blue - The Effects of the Election on Mental Health

Drawing Conclusions is our job, and is based on contextual, relevant concerns that we discover and define in our design process." When it...

Jullianne Pham

Mental Illness: Does This Really Make Me Crazy?

Throughout Vietnamese history, individuals afflicted with mental disorders have been misunderstood and mistreated. But what exactly is the c

Viviane Nguyen

Cupping sensationalized in the Olympics may reduce child-abuse accusations against Vietnamese parent

While the media goes into a frenzy around the circular marks resembling bruises on swimmers’ backs during the Olympic games, the...

Jullianne Pham

Hepatitis B (HBV) - The Silent Killer Within the Vietnamese Community

Discussion about chronic illnesses and diseases are oftentimes avoided within Vietnamese households. Stigmas about causes and effects of...

Viviane Nguyen

How Does Politics Affect the Number of Vietnamese-Americans Getting Flu Shots?

According to a UCLA study, Vietnamese-Americans are reported to have one of the highest flu shot rates at 47 percent; while Whites,...