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Rosa Escalante Lopez: Resilient Latina Overcomes Health Crisis to Help Latinos Heal Invisible Wounds

A young Rosa Escalante Lopez curiously looked around the therapist’s room as her mother and the therapist chatted in Spanish. “The elementary scho…

Salud America August 28, 2023

Banker Turned Psychiatrist: How Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. Found His Calling

“Now remember, you must return your books on time,” said the librarian at the local public library in Austin, Texas. She peered down at 6-year-old…

Salud America August 17, 2023

The Need for Mental Health Resources for Latino Youth

Young Latinos face many barriers when it comes to mental health support and resources. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has highligh…

Salud America August 8, 2023

The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments

Childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - also called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs - can have a lasting impact on…

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Advocate for Change During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month or Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight mental health and wellness of Bl…

Salud America July 11, 2023

US Leaders Discuss Causes, Solutions to Youth Mental Health Crisis

At a Boston University School of Public Health webinar in June 2023, US Sen. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts quieted the virtual room by citing two …

Salud America June 26, 2023

Nearly 12,000 People Contacted National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Last Year

Motherhood can be an exciting time full of new experiences and cherished moments – but it can also be mentally and physically taxing. That’s why t…

Salud America June 19, 2023

Father’s Day gift for all men: A trip to the doctor

For reasons that aren't always clear, men simply don't go to the doctor as often as women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Eugene Livar June 15, 2023

Diana Anzaldua: From Troubled Teen to Trailblazer in Latino Mental Healthcare

“Grab what you can,” said a frantic young mother to her four children in their small rural home in El Campo, Texas. As their mother swiftly shoved…

Salud America June 14, 2023

School Avoidance Behavior: Another Layer to America’s Mental Health Crisis

For many kiddos, early June is the official start of summer vacation. During this time, parents may breathe a sigh of relief – especially if their c…

Salud America June 12, 2023