HCSSASeminar丨哈佛中國留學生幸福提升——心理健康自我賦能系列活動

哈佛大學可以是一個令人興奮但充滿挑戰的地方。Imposter Syndrome冒名頂替綜合症、完美主義是常見的挑戰。除此之外，對於亞裔學生特別是來自中國的國際學生而言，我們還面臨著許多獨特的困難。例如種族歧視、刻板印象、“模範亞洲學生”神話的壓力，還有日常的“微攻擊”microaggression, 都會對心理健康產生重大影響。遠離家鄉，需要適應語言文化差異和大學系統特定規則，這些挑戰更是有可能讓我們壓力山大，讓哈佛的時光即是人生學業事業的高光，也可能是心理陰影面積的最高值。

哈佛的一項專門工作小組報告，2014年至2018年間，焦慮和抑鬱的哈佛本科生比例分別從19%上升到30%，從22%上升到31%。而少數族裔學生、第一代大學生、低收入家庭的學生以及LGBTQ族群學生焦慮和抑鬱的診斷率更高。哈佛《Crimson》的一項調查發現，研究生院各院系的抑鬱和焦慮比例在15%到30%之間。這些統計資料凸顯了為亞裔學生提供針對性心理健康支援的迫切需求，因為他們面臨著額外的文化和社會壓力。

你並不孤單。我們邀請你一起為自己的幸福感提升、為心理健康進行自我賦能。當你挖掘了面對綜合性壓力和挑戰的潛能，你會發現自己的哈佛時光，可以煥然一新。

加入我們的心理健康系列社群活動，一起在充滿歸屬感、支援和療愈的互助空間裡，分享我們的經歷，找到共鳴，並練習增強心理健康的人生技能。

系列活動一

平常心：

現代科學和古代禪宗哲學交錯之處

兩位冥想經驗豐富的嘉賓從自己的背景和視角出發，與同學們對話，探討在面對各種壓力、困境而陷入低落的情緒健康狀況中時，如何用冥想和平常心破局，再次感受到平靜和幸福。

活動時間

2月28日，週五下午3點-4點半

活動地點

Smith Center 10th floor, Riverview Commons Lounge, Room 1012

活動嘉賓

主分享者：Sara Whitney Lazar

Sara老師是哈佛大學精神病學副教授，馬薩諸塞總醫院神經科學家，研究正念冥想對大腦的影響。她在哈佛大學心智-大腦-行為專案（Mind Brain Behavior program）教授《冥想的認知神經科學》課程，並在正念科學研究領域做出了重要貢獻。她也是一位有近30年經驗的瑜伽和冥想練習者。

協同分享者：賢書法師

賢書法師來自中國鹿湖禪寺，禪修十餘年，他透過多個平臺的公眾號“小四子記事”在寺院內外將漢代“止觀禪”和禪宗學習過程進行大眾推廣。

系列活動二

博士、博後、研究人員的自我照顧：

像愛護熊貓一樣愛護自己的羽翼

哈佛和類似精英學府的博士、博後或研究人員，以及即將要加入這個群體的學生，註定是“稀缺”的孤勇者。這是人數比較小的一個群體，面臨著許多特殊挑戰 – 例如長期小範圍內工作的孤獨、與導師關係的起伏、研究發文或實驗失敗的高壓、年齡焦慮、對未來的不確定性，等等。

如果你是這個群體的一員，如果你是中國留學生，也許這是一個很好的時間，停下手中的試管或者筆管，跟其他夥伴們一起在嘉賓的帶領下進行一個自我診斷：我是怎麼照顧自己的需求，我的狀態如何，我可以怎麼更好的愛護好自己的羽翼？

活動時間

3月7日，週五下午4-6點

活動地點

Gutman Library, on Appian Way, Room 404

活動嘉賓

分享者1：王臘梅

王臘梅，2021年哈佛教育學院CoCoDev Lab訪問學者、哈佛費正清中國研究中心訪問學者，中國科學院心理研究所 & 德國薩爾蘭大學心理學博士。目前在Italian Home for Children 做心理健康諮詢，同時在波士頓大學做心理健康導師。

分享者2：Lillian Zhang

Lillian Zhang，哈佛大學法學院、教育學院畢業生，20年瑜伽練習和帶領經驗，正念練習者，同時是ICF和ITC體系專業訓練的職業教練。

系列活動三

踏春放鬆半日營：

迴歸自然，迴歸初心

波士頓的春天依然冰涼冰涼的，但正如古詩中說的，「春江水暖鴨先知」，走進自然就能看到春意、看到新生。我們將走進一方綠地，探索全心投入自然所帶來的放鬆和充實，透過半日豐富的品茶、戲劇、自由畫等活動，丟下平日的忙碌和壓力，腳踏泥土赴星辰，上下求索歸初心。

這是一個讓你呼吸、連線和成長的空間。讓我們攜手並肩，共同促進彼此的發展，打造一個更強大、更具韌性的哈佛中國學生社群。

Supporting APIDA Students at HarvardBuilding Belonging, Wellbeing, and Empowerment.

Harvard can be an exciting yet challenging place, especially for APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American) students, particularly international students from China. Many of us face unique struggles, including racial profiling, stereotyping, and the pressures of the model minority myth. Additionally, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and race-based microaggressions can take a significant toll on mental health. Being far from home, adjusting to language and cultural differences, and navigating an unfamiliar system can add to these challenges.

We see you. We hear you. You are not alone.

Join us for a series of community events designed to foster belonging, support, and healing.Together, we will create a space where APIDA students can share their experiences, find solidarity, and learn empowering psychological techniques to enhance mental wellbeing.

Understanding the Mental Health Landscape at HarvardBetween 2014 and 2018, the percentage of Harvard undergraduates reporting anxiety and depression increased from 19% to 30% and 22% to 31%, respectively. A Harvard task force found that underrepresented minority students, first-generation students, low-income students, and students who identified as LGBTQ were more likely to screen positive for depression and anxiety. First-year students reported high rates of loneliness and feelings of imposter syndrome. Additionally, a Harvard Crimson survey found that depression and anxiety rates in graduate departments ranged from 15% to 30%. To address these concerns, a Harvard task force recommended creating committees to improve access to mental health services and reduce stress from competition for extracurricular activities. These statistics highlight the urgent need for targeted mental health support, especially for APIDA students who face additional cultural and societal pressures.

What to Expect:

Guest Speakers – Experts and advocates sharing insights on mental health, resilience, and navigating Harvard as an APIDA student.

Meditation & Mindfulness Practices – Learn techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and self-doubt in a supportive environment.

Community Building – Connect with peers, build meaningful relationships, and find a network of support.

Upcoming Events:

What do modern science and ancient Zen philosophy both say about Peace of Mind

Two panelists will engage in a dialogue with each other and students with their rich backgrounds and insights, exploring how meditation helps us overcome challenges, pressures,emotional distress, and regain a sense of peace and happiness.

EVENT TIME

Friday, February 28, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

EVENT LOCATION

Smith Center 10th floor, Riverview Commons Lounge, Room 1012

EVENT GUEST

Lead presenter: Sara Whitney Lazar

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard University, Neuroscientist, Mass. General Hospital，studying the impact of mindfulness meditation on the brain. She teaches the course Cognitive Neuroscience of Meditation at the Mind Brain Behavior program at Harvard University, and has been an important contributor to the science research of mindfulness. She is also a long-term practitioner of yoga and meditation.

Co-presenter: Monk Xianshu

Monk Xianshu is from Luhu Monastery in China and has been practicing meditation for over ten years. Through various platforms and personal media accounts "Xiao Sizhi Journal," he promotes Han Dynasty Zhiguan Chan (Calm and Insight Meditation) and the study of Zen Buddhism to a wider audience both inside and outside the monastery.

Stay Tuned for a whole day retreat in March!

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