Communities of Latine and Hispanic descent

In Latine and Hispanic communities, mental health is often a stigmatized topic. This stigma and the challenges that come with immigration, adapting to U.S. culture, and generational trauma may make it harder for someone to maintain their mental well-being. Latine and Hispanic communities may also face obstacles, such as language barriers and limited insurance options, due to immigration status.

Mental health resources for communities of Latine and Hispanic descent

*A note on language: These materials will primarily use "communities of Latine and Hispanic descent" to encompass the diversity of people from various countries, regions, and cultural backgrounds within Latin American and Spanish-speaking communities. Furthermore, MHA will use “Latine” rather than “Latino” as a gender-neutral term to be more inclusive of gender-diverse individuals. While “Latino” is traditionally a gender-neutral term in Spanish, there are a growing number of Latine and Hispanic individuals who identify with “Latine.” This terminology is still gaining popularity among those within these communities and continues to be an area of debate among Spanish speakers. Government and academic data cited may use additional identifiers.