A Different Lens

Psychology from a multicultural, working-class, woman-centered perspective.

Burnout

Self-Care for Over-Extended Parents

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on October 4, 2023

With autumn—and taking care of children's needs—in full swing, here's how parents can focus on themselves and avoid burnout.

With autumn—and taking care of children's needs—in full swing, here's how parents can focus on themselves and avoid burnout.

Race and Ethnicity

The Psychological Impact of a Less Racially Diverse Campus

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on July 1, 2023

In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action, how will a less racially diverse campus affect us psychologically?

In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action, how will a less racially diverse campus affect us psychologically?

Relationships

Looking for a Summer Movie With Depth?

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on June 23, 2023

"Past Lives" explores the pain and "what ifs" of leaving a life behind.

"Past Lives" explores the pain and "what ifs" of leaving a life behind.

Parenting

Ask Your Kids for a Parenting Evaluation

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on May 14, 2023

Having your kids evaluate your parenting can help you tune into what kind of parent you think you are, what you want to be, and how your kids see you.

Having your kids evaluate your parenting can help you tune into what kind of parent you think you are, what you want to be, and how your kids see you.

Bias

Why Michelle Yeoh's Oscar-Nominated Role Matters

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on March 10, 2023

What does the Academy Awards' recognition of Michelle Yeoh signify?

What does the Academy Awards' recognition of Michelle Yeoh signify?

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Lunar New Year: What's It All About?

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on January 28, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Cultural rituals connect us to the past and each other. Though they evolve and change in a new cultural context, they are vital to who we are.

A Personal Perspective: Cultural rituals connect us to the past and each other. Though they evolve and change in a new cultural context, they are vital to who we are.

Grief

Grief Upon Grief

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on January 25, 2023

A personal perspective: How can we respond when grief upon grief tumbles into our lives?

A personal perspective: How can we respond when grief upon grief tumbles into our lives?

Wisdom

Better Than a Resolution? Try a New Year's Intention

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on December 30, 2022

Are New Year's resolutions more chains than wings? Try a new approach.

Are New Year's resolutions more chains than wings? Try a new approach.

Depression

Asian-American Adolescent Mental Health

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on November 23, 2022

Asian-American adolescents are experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression. What's behind the trend and how can parents help?

Asian-American adolescents are experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression. What's behind the trend and how can parents help?

Bias

The Heavy Toll of Racism

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on October 12, 2022

What are the health and mental health effects of racist remarks such as those made by the Los Angeles City Council president?

What are the health and mental health effects of racist remarks such as those made by the Los Angeles City Council president?

Stress

4 Simple Ways to Destress in One Minute or Less

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on September 20, 2022

Too little time to engage in stress reduction? Here are 4 ways to de-stress that take less than one minute (while doing other things).

Too little time to engage in stress reduction? Here are 4 ways to de-stress that take less than one minute (while doing other things).