Manoj Sharma, Asma Awan, Vikash Patel, Aastha Poudel (all Social & Behavioral Health), Badrunisa Hanif, Tooba Laeeq, and Sandhya Wahi-Gururaj (all Medicine) authored an article titled “A theory-based approach to predict stress relaxation behavior among South Asian Americans: A cross-sectional study” in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Cite score 8.5). The authors identify unique cultural pressures, such as intergenerational conflict, acculturation, and gender-based expectations, which contribute to significant psychological distress within South Asian Americans. The findings suggest that culturally tailored public health interventions are necessary to effectively support mental well-being in this population. Ultimately, the manuscript provides Sharma’s MTM-based theoretical framework for developing programs that address the specific social and structural barriers that this demographic faces. Awan, Patel & Poudel are graduate students.