Mental health professionals are continuing to bridge the gap on mental health care in Latino communities by offering more culturally competent care and normalizing conversations about mental health.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month a time professionals and community voices raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. A new film explores powerful stories of those impacted by suicide and takes viewers to the front lines of research with scientists whose work is leading to better prevention and treatment.
It’s the time of year that Latino families across the country get their homes, churches and communities ready for holiday celebrations. This season is a joyous time for many, but for some, holiday gatherings can bring feelings of sadness, isolation, and anxiety.
Joanna Hernandez | July 14, 2021 8:53 pm
It’s been widely reported that Black and brown communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in both their physical and mental health.
We take a look at the stigmas surrounding mental health in the Latino community, and what some people are doing to break those generational barriers.
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Ozzy Gamez, Plant Shop Chicago: Growing up we didn’t really speak out about how we felt or why you felt things, and often now, as a grown-up, I know I feel something, but I don’t know what it is or don’t know how to explain it to someone else.
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Meredith Corporation s (NYSE: MDP) PARENTS LATINA announces the results of its first study on Latina single moms revealing that single moms feel most challenged when it comes to balancing work and home life with 35% reporting that it is the hardest part of being a single mom, followed by lack of time for self-care or alone time (34%) and managing finances (30%). The April/May issue of PARENTS LATINA includes findings and analysis of this study, providing insights on the preferences, habits, rewards, challenges and misconceptions about single motherhood.
According to the study, nearly half (46%) of Latina single moms try to balance their lives by spending time with family. Many also rely on exercising (38%), spending time with friends (34%), prayer or spirituality (33%) and connecting via social media (26%). Single moms also lean on their families for support: 60% report that they rely on their paren