Our
Research
At ACSMH, we are committed to conducting and supporting comprehensive studies that delve into the unique mental health challenges and needs faced by the Assyrian, Chaldean, and Syriac communities. Our research aims to uncover and understand the specific factors affecting mental health within these groups, ensuring that our efforts are grounded in the realities of their experiences.
Mental Health Awareness Survey
We are pleased to share the key findings from our Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey. The results reveal that while there is a growing awareness of mental health issues however, stigma remains a significant barrier within our community. Many respondents highlighted the need for more culturally sensitive mental health services and educational resources. Language barriers and limited access to providers were also identified as major challenges. This is an complete survey and is currently closed. to access the results of the survey below.
Ethnic Identity Research Survey by: Suraya Street
This research survey explores the core aspects that distinguish Assyrian, Chaldean, Aramean, and Syriac communities, focusing on their unique differences, commonalities, and individual beliefs. The study addresses a gap in quantitative research by systematically assessing these groups' similarities and differences. The survey, conducted over a two-week period and distributed via Instagram and Facebook using the Qualtrics XM platform, aims to analyze and present the collected data. The goal is to foster unity among these communities by highlighting their shared and distinct characteristics, ultimately promoting a sense of identity unification and fairness in individuality. This survey closed in 2022.
Community Anxiety Survey
This research summarizes findings from an anonymous community anxiety survey conducted by ACSMH with 254 respondents across diverse ages, geographic locations, and faith backgrounds within the Assyrian, Chaldean, and Syriac communities. The data examines how anxiety is experienced, discussed, and managed, including patterns of help-seeking, stigma, cultural expectations, and interest in culturally and faith-responsive mental health services. The findings reflect the global roots of the community while highlighting shared challenges shaped by migration, tradition, and silence around mental health, and they will directly inform ACSMH’s research, education, outreach, and program development through the REACH initiative (Research, Education, Awareness, Collaboration, and Healing).