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  • Our community faces significant mental health challenges, with higher rates of depression and anxiety and low utilization of mental health services.

    (Williams et al., 2022; Torres et al., 2022).

  • Unique barriers arise from the diverse intersectionalities within our LatinX households, which include multiple generations with distinct needs

    (Escobar-Galvez et al., 2023).

  • Understanding how each generation is affected is essential for effectively addressing these mental health issues.

    (Escobar-Galvez et al., 2023).

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Mental Health Resources

Mental Health in

LatinX Households

One of the most effective methods of treating mental health within the LatinX population is by catering to the most prominent value in the culture, family (Fisher, 2017; Pineros-Leano, 2023).

Treating mental health can begin as a family unit.

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Advocacy Resources

  • Things you need to know about California’s Mental Health Services Act

  • Stay updated on the advocacy efforts of NAMI California and NAMI National. Get updates, sign petitions and letters, and more.

  • Write to your legislator

  • Find free legal services for low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities in L.A.