ABC News (9/23, Ramos, Su, Halsey, Valle) reported, “According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2020, more than 18% of the Latinx community reported having a mental health condition,” and research available on the CDC’s “website also showed that 40.3% of Hispanic people experienced symptoms of depression, compared to 25.3% of white people.” Additionally, Latinos “face disparities in access and quality of mental health treatment, according to the American Psychiatric Association, which cites language barriers, lack of insurance and ‘lack of culturally tailored services and culturally competent mental health professionals’ among the many contributing factors.”
Related Links:
— “Mental health crisis among Latinos prompts push for accessible treatment, candid conversations “Stephanie Ramos, Amanda Su, Jilian Fama Halsey, and Alondra Valle, ABC News, September 23, 2022