Asian Men’s Mental Health Panel and Small Group

This will build on the previous event to discuss how dinner table experiences and dynamics during childhood years influenced Asian men’s mental health. It will begin with a discussion moderated by Michael Ly with panelists Leo Xia, an Asian men’s wellness coach and facilitator, and Jackson Xia, a dance and movement facilitator, discussing what they’ve experienced working in this space.

Two years ago, Leo and the Asian Mental Health Project collaborated to launch Proud Asian Men, a free biweekly support group designed to create a safe space for Asian men to connect, reflect, and heal. Asian Mental Health Project is a nonprofit organization committed to educating and empowering Asian communities to seek mental healthcare. Since its inception, the group has grown into a thriving community, expanding into in-person experiences and programming.

Audience questions, gathered before the panel begins, will guide parts of the discussion, and there will also be opportunities for live Q&A throughout the event.

Following the talk, Asian men are invited to participate in a small group session facilitated by Leo Xia.

Don’t miss the first Proud Asian Men daylong retreat the next day on 6/8 in the Bay Area, with group discussion, movement, and breathwork.

Small Group Details: (This event will take place in The Clubhouse, which will require stairs to access)

Daylong Retreat Details:

Sign ups: Open online here and in person during the event the night before.

We hope to see you there for an evening of connection, healing, and empowerment.

ABOUT LEO:

Leo Xia is a Los Angeles-based men’s work facilitator and Alt R&B/Lofi performance artist going by the name Lowhi.

He facilitates weekly men’s support groups through his own company JinShan Collective as well as Proud Asian Men in collaboration with Asian Mental Health Project. He has 5+ years of experience in holding conversations about masculinity, culture and identity for Asian men. He created these spaces to combat the global male loneliness epidemic and support men in creating the life that they dream of through emotional intelligence and communication.

ABOUT JACKSON:

​Jackson Xia is a dancer, video producer and facilitator striving to create playful, personalized dance art and community experiences.

​He is a dancer of 15 years, a Teaching Artist at UniverSOUL Hip Hop, and the founder of Soulful Sundays, a free dance picnic that encourages dancing in nature for mental health. Compiling his dance journey, he created Soulful Shifters, empowering people to reclaim their sense of self and reconnect with their bodies by experiencing artistic expressions from street/club dance cultures.

ABOUT MICHAEL:

Michael Ly is a scientist by training and works on developing new treatments for autoimmune diseases. Outside of work, he has a myriad of hobbies, including volunteering and working on projects that uplift San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Recently, he started attending male support groups as a way to feel less isolated and to foster deeper relationships with guy friends. He’s passionate about helping others achieve their full potential and transform into their authentic selves, liberated from the standards set by society.