Changing The Narrative: Strengthening Latino Mental Health Interventions
Authored by: Noah Scheidt Art by: Joshua Choi Latino communities experience significant rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, yet are substantially less likely to receive adequate treatment compared to non-Latino White populations [1]. This gap is not solely the result of limited access; it is shaped by cultural norms, stigma, language barriers, and structural inequities in the healthcare system. At the same time, emerging research suggests that culturally adapted...