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.

Grief Survey

Understanding Loss in Our Community

Grief is a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience, especially within the Assyrian Chaldean Syriac (ACS) community, where cultural expectations, faith, and generational trauma can shape how we process loss. At ACSMH, we recognize that grief is not just about mourning death—it can also stem from displacement, broken relationships, or the loss of identity and homeland.

Why We’re Conducting This Research

Our Grief Survey is part of our ongoing research efforts to better understand how grief affects individuals in our community. Mental health challenges related to loss are often stigmatized or left unspoken, leaving many to suffer in silence. Through this survey, we aim to:

Identify common grief experiences within the ACS community
Explore cultural and religious influences on grieving and healing
Recognize barriers to seeking support for grief-related mental health struggles
Develop culturally sensitive resources and support systems tailored to our people

How Your Participation Helps

By sharing your experiences, you help us gain valuable insights that will guide future mental health resources, advocacy efforts, and outreach programs. Your voice matters in breaking the silence surrounding grief and ensuring that no one in our community has to navigate their pain alone.

We invite you to take part in this survey and be part of this vital conversation. Together, we can create a more understanding and supportive environment for those who are grieving.

👉 [Take the Grief Survey Here] (insert link)

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 ongoing survey and is currently collecting responses here.

Ethnic Identity Research Survey

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.