Study: COVID-19 Has Scary Impact on Young Brains
The rise of COVID-19 worsened daily life for Latinos and many others in areas like healthcare, housing, income, and food access. Stress and anxiety ar…
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Gen Z and Millennials Are Stressed “Basically at All Times”
It seems that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been living in stressful, uncertain times. COVID-19 variants continue to emerge, an…
The Harsh Impact of Alcohol on the Latino Community
Alcoholism in the U.S. has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A one-year increase in alcohol consumption in the U.S. during the CO…
37% of Latinos with Children Suffer from Depressive Symptoms
Over a third of lower-income Latino adults living with children had frequent anxiety or depressive symptoms this past fall and winter, according to a …
7 Must-Know Facts about the Latino Youth Mental Crisis
Youth are facing a mental health crisis that is so widespread that U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy has issued a new advisory calling it an �…
What is the Latino Immigrant Paradox and Its Tie to Mental Health?
Migrating and resettling in a new country is a difficult process, marked with mental, emotional, and physical challenges, including potential family s…
Exploring Substance Abuse Treatment: Latinos Can Make a Difference in the Stimulus Research Study
Substance abuse in the US is a public health problem that affects many people, including Latinos. Yet, Latinos are less likely than their White peers …
Mental Wellness: Redefining the Meaning of Health
Publisher’s Note: The Force for Health® is proud to partner with the American Public Health Association to celebrate National Public Health Awareness Week with this…
