🎤 精神健康盃決賽溫暖歌聲照亮屋崙華埠 | Voices of Healing Echo in Oakland Chinatown

Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities 美國華裔精神健康聯盟

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5月31日，由美國華裔精神健康聯盟（MHACC）主辦的第二屆「全美陽光精神健康盃歌唱大賽」決賽，在屋崙華埠林肯中心感動登場。來自全美七州的20組入圍選手齊聚一堂，以歌聲傳遞療癒力量，呼應5月的亞太裔傳統月與心理健康關注月。

本屆賽事亮點紛呈，年齡層從18至93歲，展現跨世代的活力與共鳴。灣區選手黃加奕以周深的《人是_》奪得成人組一等獎，他以真摯話語談到移民生活的掙扎與自我尋找：「無論我們是誰，都值得被看見、被愛。」比賽更有Hong Kiang Lee、Weiqi Wu、秋天的旋律合唱團等脫穎而出，各展才華。

MHACC執行長彭一玲表示，許多華人受文化與羞恥心理影響，對心理困擾避而不談，而音樂能跨越語言與隔閡，創造一個安全、溫暖的表達空間。今年活動吸引逾百人報名，網站點擊超過7萬次，總獎金1萬5千美元來自一個紀念精神健康逝者的匿名家庭捐款，象徵對生命的尊重與延續。

市長Barbara Lee、市議員王夏琳、羅文娜等官員到場支持，強調心理健康是生活的一部分，並呼籲更多資源投入華人社區。現場並設有近十個心理健康攤位，提供即時諮詢與服務。

這場活動不僅是一場音樂盛會，更是一場心靈的對話，讓精神健康的話題走進社區，走進人心。

📎 媒體報導：
世界日報報導連結

星島日報

On May 31, the Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities (MHACC) hosted the 2nd National Sunshine Mental Health Cup Singing Contest Finals at the Lincoln Center in Oakland Chinatown. Twenty finalists from seven U.S. states came together to sing for mental health awareness, in celebration of both Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

Bay Area contestant Jiayi Huang won 1st place in the Adult category with a moving performance of Zhou Shen’s “Ren Shi _.” A Doordash actuary by day, Huang shared that the song resonated with his reflections on identity and belonging: “We’re all trying to define ourselves. Whether we’re vulnerable or strong, hesitant or determined, we all deserve to be seen and loved.” His words struck a chord with many in the immigrant community.

Other top winners included Hong Kiang Lee (“You Raise Me Up,” Middle Age group), Weiqi Wu (“Besame Mucho,” Senior group), and Autumn Melody Choir (“Looking Back Again,” Group category). Contestants ranged in age from 18 to 93, demonstrating the power of music across generations.

MHACC Executive Director Elaine Peng emphasized that many in the Chinese community face barriers to seeking mental health support due to stigma and cultural silence. “Music transcends language and cultural divides. It gives people a safe space to release emotions and share their stories. We hope this event builds a bridge to greater understanding and community support.”

This year’s contest drew over 100 applicants and 70,000+ visits to the registration page. The $15,000 prize pool was donated by a family who lost a loved one to mental illness, in honor of those still fighting in silence. The event also featured nearly 10 mental health resource booths providing free consultations.

Elected officials and community leaders—including Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmembers Charlene Wang and Rowena Brown—attended the event, voicing their support for mental wellness and resource equity in Chinatown.

Co-hosted by Friends of Lincoln Square, Stepping Forward Foundation, Oakland Chinatown Coalition, and others, the event showcased the strength and unity of the community—using the universal language of music to promote healing, hope, and mental health awareness.

📎 Media coverage:
World Journal article

SingDao Daily