Mental Health Stigma in the Latino Community

by Maya Chavez Velazquez

Overview

This website contains a series of resources for those struggling with their mental health or know of someone who does, in the Hispanic/Latino community. There are countless research articles, studies, curriculums, and more to improve mental health literacy for this specific population.

Resources

Clientele

Resources for clientele include therapist directories, educational articles, programs, and more!

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Educators

Resources for educators include online courses, book recommendations, and more!

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Practitioners

Resources for practitioners include trainings, treatment plans, mentorship and more!

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Relevant Literature

"Urban Latinx Parents' Attitudes towards Mental Health: Mental Health Literacy and Service Use"

In the qualitative study, “Urban Latinx parents’ attitudes towards mental health: Mental health literacy and service use”, Latino/Hispanic parents residing in urban communities were asked about their knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions regarding mental health and the use of mental health services for anxiety and depression in children. In comparison with...