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Taking Root in Foreign Soil: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Among Chinese Immigrants in the Chambana Area

Mar 31, 2026   12:00 pm   1 pm
Asian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL
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Food for Thought Series

Taking Root in Foreign Soil

Exploring Mental Health Challenges Among Chinese Immigrants in the Chambana Area

Join us for an engaging Food for Thought session exploring the lived experiences of Chinese immigrants in the Champaign–Urbana community. This presentation shares stories and insights on mental health, acculturation stress, and navigating support systems in a smaller community, while also highlighting resilience and inviting community feedback to shape future efforts.

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 31
⏰ Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada Street, Urbana

🎤 Presenters: Alex Lee & Flora Cohen

👤 About the Presenter

Flora Cohen, PhD, LCSW is a professor, therapist, and researcher dedicated to understanding mental health and wellbeing in cross-cultural contexts. Over the past 15 years, she has contributed to international humanitarian efforts, working alongside communities to identify barriers to care and strengthen local support systems. Her work has supported improved mental health outcomes for individuals and families across diverse global settings.

✨ All programs are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, or national origin.




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