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Watch a recap of our AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening last week! 🎥 The day was more than a celebration. It was a reflection of what’s possible when communities come together to share stories, learn from one another, and center culturally-grounded healing in support of AAPI mothers and families. 💚 Find more maternal mental health resources: ramsinc.org/resources/maternal-mental-health

Exciting news from RAMS 🏆✨ Next Tuesday, May 19, RAMS Peer Specialist Stephanie Ancheta will present at the 2026 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting @apapsychiatric , sharing her professional insights and lived experience on the integration of peer support, self-management, and recovery in mental health care. We’re also honored to receive the 2026 APA Psychiatric Services Achievement Award on May 20, recognizing RAMS’ innovative work in expanding access to mental health care for diverse communities. 💚 📅 May 16–20, 2026 📍 Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco 🔗 Learn more about the award: ramsinc.org/blog 🔗 Register for the conference: psychiatry.org/annualmeeting

Thank you to everyone who joined our Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Maternal Health Convening, in recognition of AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month, as well as #AANHPIMentalHealthDay on May 10. 💚 In 2010, RAMS helped establish May 10 as APA Mental Health Day (now referred to as AAPI or AANHPI Mental Health Day) in California and the City and County of San Francisco to raise awareness and highlight the need for culturally responsive, community-centered, in-language care. This year, we continued to honor this recognition by bringing together providers, professionals, and community members for conversations around maternal mental health across the continuum, lived experiences, advocacy, culturally centered care, and community healing practices to uplift AAPI mothers and families. 🤝 We are deeply grateful to our speakers, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for helping create a space rooted in learning, connection, and healing. Stay tuned for our event recap video with more fun moments.

💡AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening Panel & Speaker Spotlight: Systems, Advocacy and Policy - Amplifying Voices This presentation will explore gaps in maternal mental health services and resources, along with the importance of workforce and culturally competent care. The discussion will also highlight advocacy opportunities and policy pathways to help amplify community voices. 💬 Hear from: Summer Mei Ling Lee, MFA - RAMS Board Chair Natalie Tualemoso Ah Soon, MPH - RAMS Director of Community Engagement & Government Relations 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 hours of continuing education available 🔗 Last call, only a few tickets remain: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening

Before The Moon Falls (courtesy of @caamedia ), will be screening on Friday, May 8 at New People Cinema in San Francisco. The documentary offers an intimate look at acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel’s journey, exploring the complexities of inconsistently treated mental illness and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. 🎬 Friday, May 8 | 6:30 PM 📍 New People Cinema 1746 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115 🎟️ Use discount code KSWXCAAM for $2 off tickets. Get ticket or learn more at caamfest.com/2026

💡AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening Panel & Speaker Spotlight: Lived Experience: Voices of Mothers This panel will explore maternal mental health journeys through intergenerational stories shaped by migration, resilience, sexism, and more. 💬 Hear from: Fanny Lam - Executive Director of @apa_family_support_services Lenna Te’o-Malieitulua - Program Manager of @pacificislandertf Sitha Yim - Owner of @sithas_authentic_khmer_food 🎙️ Moderated by: Mory Chhom, MPH - RAMS Director of Population-Focused Prevention Early Intervention They will share real stories of birthing experience, struggle, healing, resilience, relationships. Through real stories on birthing, healing, relationships, and struggle, the discussion aims to reduce stigma, foster connection, and center the realities of maternal mental health. 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 CEUs available 🔗 Registration closes tomorrow at 8PM, save your spot today: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening

Today is #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay 🌍 Postpartum depression (PPD) rates among Asian and Pacific Islander (API) mothers increased by 280% from 2010 to 2021, highlighting urgent needs in our communities. At our AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening this Friday, the panel “Importance of Cultural & Community Strengths & Practices” will explore how workforce representation, culturally healing practices, culturally-centered resources, and family and gender roles can shape maternal mental health support and outcomes for AAPI mothers and families. 💬 Hear from: Ruta Lauleva Lua’iufi Aiono, IBCLC - Director & Co-founder of @mana.pasefika , Traditional Birth Attendant, Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator, Full-Spectrum Doula Maile Chand - Program Manager of Teine Toa Girls’ Group, Co-founder of @mana.pasefika , Full-Spectrum Doula, Lactation Educator Tonya Lang, MPH, CHES, IBCLC - Co-founder of @aanhpihealthcollab 🎙️ Moderated by: @jeanniecelestial , Ph.D., M.S.W. - Licensed Psychologist, Trauma, Grief, & Loss Counselor of RAMS Wellness Programs 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 CEUs available 🔗 Registration closes tomorrow at 8PM, save your spot today: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening (link in bio)

💡AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening Panel & Speaker Spotlight: Understanding the Maternal Mental Health Continuum 💬 Hear from: Dr. Hazel Benigno @dr.ate.hazel , Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alison Hu, Licensed Psychologist Angela Vincent Polk, LMFT, Behavioral Health Clinician of Alameda County Public Health Department 🎙️ Moderated by: Christina Shea, LMFT, RAMS Chief Clinical Officer They will explore maternal mental health across preconception, pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, with a focus on tools for support and interventions. 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 CEUs available 🔗 To register or learn more: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening (link in bio)

May marks AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month, a special time to honor the resilience and contributions, and to advance mental health awareness of AAPI communities. At RAMS, we proudly serve diverse communities of all ages across 130+ locations in San Francisco and Alameda in 30+ languages. Through this work, we continue to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and expand access to the care individuals and families need. As part of this month’s recognition, join us at our AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening this Friday! Details: 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM (Free lunch provided) 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco To learn more or register, visit: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening (link in bio) Photo Collage of Past Events RAMS Participated (L to R, T to B): RAMS Roc Da Mic Community Event 2026, RAMS AAPI Mental Health Day Community Celebration 2025, RAMS Pacific Islander Wellness Day 2024, and SF Chinese New Year Festival & Parade 2026.

Thank you to the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) @alamedacountypublichealth for supporting our 2026 AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening. Join us next Friday to learn from clinical psychologists, public health leaders, lactation specialists, community advocates, and other professionals on culturally grounded care, maternal mental health across the continuum, lived experiences, and advocacy efforts to uplift AAPI mothers and families. Event Details: 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM (Free lunch provided) 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 hours of CEUs available If you haven’t registered, limited spots remain. Secure yours today! ramsinc.org/aapiconvening (🔗in bio)

Save your spot for RAMS’ 2026 AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening Meet our keynote speaker, Dr. Rita Nguyen, Assistant State Public Health Officer at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Dr. Nguyen supports the State Health Officer in addressing pressing and emerging public health issues. She leads CDPH’s Population Health pillar which includes oversight of the Center for Environmental Health, Center for Healthy Communities, Center for Family Health, Vital Records and Statistics Division, and the Office of Data Strategy. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Health Officer and Chronic Disease Physician Specialist for the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health. On May 8th, join Dr. Nguyen as she will provide insights on the current state of AAPI maternal mental health. Topics include data trends, identity, resilience, state priorities, and disparities. Event Details: 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM (Free lunch provided) 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 hours of CEUs available 🔗 Register today: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening (link in bio)

Join us at the 2026 AAPI Maternal Mental Health Convening to hear from Tonya Lang, Co-founder of AANHPI Lactation Collaborative @aanhpihealthcollab : ramsinc.org/aapiconvening Tonya Lang is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Certified Health Education Specialist. Through her work, Tonya has supported AANHPI families for over two decades and has been recognized with national awards for advancing culturally grounded lactation care and advocacy. She will be part of a panel with other professionals in the field discussing the importance of cultural and community strengths and practices, including workforce representation, family and gender roles, and culturally centered care. Event Details: 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 | 9:15AM–2:30PM (Free lunch provided) 📍 Southeast Community Center, San Francisco 📌 3 hours of CEUs available 🔗 To register or learn more, visit: ramsinc.org/aapiconvening