POC and mental health Archives

World Champion Boxer Marlen Esparza Talks Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Latinx Community

Virginia IsaadOctober 13, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 13, 20210807

Seeking help for mental illness remains stigmatized in the Latinx community and part of the work that needs to happen to dismantle that is actually talking about mental health. During the panel discussion, “Wellness from Within,” for the L’Attitude 4-day...

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Five Struggles BIPOC Face in Accessing Mental Health Resources

Nicole YoungMay 21, 2021

by Nicole YoungMay 21, 202107314

Mental health remains stigmatized in communities of color but another major hurdle BIPOC face is access to mental health resources. While mental illness does not discriminate, unfortunately, our healthcare system does. Fewer than half of all adults in the U.S....

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Digame: Dr. Veroshk Williams Talks Fusing Astrology with Psychology

Virginia IsaadMarch 31, 2021April 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 31, 2021April 30, 202102910

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Veroshk Williams is a psychologist and astrologist who has overcome great...

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Proven Ways to Naturally Decrease Your Anxiety to Help with Quarantine Stress

Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 2021

by Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 202103091

Anxiety has seemingly affected more people amid a quarantine where 2020 took our anxiety to a whole other level. Unfortunately, a majority of us experience anxiety on the daily and without the proper tools it can feel overwhelming leading us...

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Latinx Therapists Discuss Why Mental Health Days are Crucial After Traumatic Events

Virginia IsaadAugust 20, 2019July 31, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 20, 2019July 31, 202002093

As of August 15, there have been 261 mass shootings this year and so with a growing fear of public spaces, it seems there’s a growing sense of anxiety triggered by these traumatic events. The unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of mass...

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Latinx Therapy Founder Adriana Alejandre Is Making Mental Health Care Accessible

Virginia IsaadJuly 30, 2019August 3, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJuly 30, 2019August 3, 202006292

Adriana Alejandre’s first brush with depression was when she was a pregnant teen, feeling isolated from her family and unaware of how to handle it. Growing up in a Mexican-Guatemalan household, Alejandre was raised to push through instead of voicing...

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New Youtube Series Focuses on Issues Affecting LGBTQ Youth of Color

Virginia IsaadMarch 29, 2019August 12, 2020

by Virginia IsaadMarch 29, 2019August 12, 202002133

The advent of social media has given a platform for marginalized communities but the openness found online doesn’t necessarily transfer to the real world and this newly launched Youtube series aims to bridge the gap. For LGBTQ youth of color,...

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What Is Racial Healing Therapy?

HipLatinaSeptember 11, 2018August 24, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 11, 2018August 24, 202001359

Serena William’s scary childbirth story shed light on the disparity in death rates that impacts black women. Her experience not only confirmed some of the serious health risks that can come with labor but also touched on the maternal mortality...