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Michelle Yang

United States
As seen in: CNN, Line Today (Hong Kong), MSN, MSN Canada, Yahoo Life, HuffPost, Nature, Yahoo Singapore, NBC News, MDPI and
Covers:  Asian American Identity, Mental Health, Feminism, Body Positivity, Anti-Racism, Parenthood, Representation in Film
Writer, mental health advocate, former developmental editor @instyle @shape | Words: NBC, CNN, Shondaland, Romper and more | Rep: @thekatsmews DMLA

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Michelle Yang (she/her) is an advocate who speaks and writes about the intersection of Asian American identity, feminism, and mental health. Tired of the stigma, she is empowered to humanize and normalize mental illnesses as another part of the human condition. Born ethnic Chinese in South Korea, Michelle immigrated to the US as a child. A proud "takeout kid," who grew up working in her family's Chinese restaurant, her articles have been featured on CNN, Parents, InStyle, Reader's Digest, HuffP…

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Opinion: Why 'Over the Moon' is the film my son and I desperately needed

Opinion: Why 'Over the Moon' is the film my son and I desperately needed

The suffering of the pandemic and accompanying surge in hate toward Asian Americans has left Michelle Yang fe…

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'Over The Moon' Is a Gorgeous Film For Kids & It's Here At The Perfect Time

'Over The Moon' Is a Gorgeous Film For Kids & It's Here At The Perfect Time

Netflix's new animated film Over the Moon , which started streaming Friday, gifts us with Asian American repr…

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Honoring Ethnic Names is an Important Way to Celebrate Diversity of Families in America

Honoring Ethnic Names is an Important Way to Celebrate Diversity of Families in America

Parents with immigrant heritage share their decision process for selecting names for their children and why i…

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My Immigrant Family Took on White-Sounding Names-And Here's Why That's a Problem

My Immigrant Family Took on White-Sounding Names-And Here's Why That's a Problem

Is an Anglicized name key to a successful life in America? The issue is complex. As a nine-year-old, I was pl…

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As 'Fresh Off the Boat' Ends, Asian Americans Reflect on Its Significance

As 'Fresh Off the Boat' Ends, Asian Americans Reflect on Its Significance

When ABC first announced that Fresh Off the Boat would premiere in February 2015, the Asian American communit…

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Bend It Like Beckham’s Director is Back with a Movie You’ll Love Just As Much

Bend It Like Beckham’s Director is Back with a Movie You’ll Love Just As Much

Blinded by the Light hits many of the same high notes. By Michelle Yang Nearly 20 years after the premiere of…

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Articles

Driscoll’s Debbie Shea looks back on 29 years in Dining Services

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By Michelle Yang
| The Williams Record
Jackson Hipp/The Williams Record Debbie Shea in Driscoll Dining Hall. When Debbie Shea first began working at the College in 1997, she started out as a dishwasher and waitress for weddings held in the Faculty House. Today, she’s a familiar presence in Driscoll Dining Hall, known for her warm smile and easy rapport with students. Last Friday, she marked 29 years at the College. Debbie still remembers her first day on the job as a waitress. “I was very nervous,” she said.
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Heart Failure Beyond the Diagnosis: A Narrative Review of Patients' Perspectives on Daily Life and Challenges

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By Michelle Yang
| Texas Medical Center
Journal of Clinical Medicine heart failure, young adults, guideline-directed medical therapy, exercise yes Yang, Michelle Shigi; Abdallah, Mohamed Bilal; Bashir, Zubair; et al., "Heart Failure Beyond the Diagnosis: A Narrative Review of Patients' Perspectives on Daily Life and Challenges" (2024). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 6281. https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthgsbs_docs/6281
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: are improvements in ECMO & survival sustainable over time?

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By Michelle Yang, Ryan Carpenter, Christian Yost, Stephen Fenton, Katie Russell, Bradley A. Yoder, Anastasia M. Kahan
| Nature
Abstract Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remain at high risk for ECMO and mortality. We previously reported improved outcomes after implementing new CDH care guidelines. This study reassesses ECMO rates, survival, and guideline adherence to determine if improvements persisted.
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Freelance Writer

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Yes

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