Understanding Mental Illness in the Latinx Community
10/01/2020 - 18:56
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Mental Illness is often misunderstood and stigmatized, especially in the Latinx community. The National Alliance of Mental Illness wants to change that.
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Mental Illness is often misunderstood and stigmatized, especially in the Latinx community. The National Alliance of Mental Illness wants to change that.
El caso Ricardo Muñoz: otra consecuencia grave de las barreras de salud mental
09/16/2020 - 16:12
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Un oficial disparó y mató al joven de 27 años después de responder a un disturbio doméstico. La familia de Muñoz dice que no tenía que pasar.
The case of Ricardo Muñoz is a dire consequence of the mental health barriers for communities of color
09/16/2020 - 16:05
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An officer shot and killed the 27-year-old after responding to a domestic disturbance. Muñoz’s family says it didn’t have to happen.
Ivette Guillermo-McGahee: La latina que rompe las barreras de la salud mental en el sur de Jersey
09/08/2020 - 22:05
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La fundadora y directora general de Allies in Caring es una visionaria en el apoyo a la comunidad Latinx y es un engranaje vital en su transición a un nuevo país.
Ivette Guillermo-McGahee: The Latina breaking mental health barriers in South Jersey
09/08/2020 - 17:46
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The founder and CEO of Allies in Caring is a visionary for supporting the Latinx community and is a vital cog in their transition to a new country.
Kanye’s Twitter tirade sheds light on society’s battle with mental health stigma
07/22/2020 - 11:42
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Some joked in response to the rapper’s ramblings, but others stood up for him.
4 ideas para mantener la calma en tiempos difíciles
03/17/2020 - 14:46
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Estos son algunos trucos que podemos usar para cuidar de nuestra salud mental durante este tiempo de crisis y distanciamiento social.
4 Ways to Stay Calm in Difficult Times
03/17/2020 - 14:39
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These are some tricks that we can use to take care of our mental health during this time of crisis and social distancing.
Vive Philly: destacando la salud mental mientras celebramos las comunidades latinx del sur de Filadelfia
10/12/2019 - 11:00
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El sábado 12 de octubre, el sur de Filadelfia celebrará su cultura y educará a los asistentes sobre un tema poco hablado en su comunidad.
Vive Philly: Highlighting mental health while celebrating South Philadelphia’s Latinx communities
10/11/2019 - 11:05
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The festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 in South Philly will celebrate culture and educate attendees about a seldom talked-about issue in their community.
Mass shootings: Mental illness or hate crimes?
09/03/2019 - 10:45
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The armed violence epidemic in the United States still lacks an open and sincere debate. While the President calls it “mental illness,” there’s no recognition of the true menace of hate crimes.
Tiroteos masivos: ¿Enfermedad mental o crímenes de odio?
09/03/2019 - 10:38
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La epidemia de violencia a mano armada sigue sin tener un debate sincero. Mientras el presidente le llama “enfermedad mental” la legislación sigue sin reconocer los crímenes de odio.
Fear or Anxiety: Nervous Breakdown in Latinos
07/09/2019 - 15:08
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A nervous breakdown in Latinos is often considered a joke, but should we be worried?
¿Miedo o Ansiedad? Ataque de nervios en Latinos
07/09/2019 - 15:06
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Un ataque de nervios en Latinos puede ser motivo de chiste, pero ¿es necesario preocuparse?
Dr. Adriana Torres-O'Connor: Never forgetting to help others
05/30/2019 - 18:45
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As the first Latina CEO of Mental Health Partnerships, Dr. Adriana Torres O'Connor hopes to use her platform to help the Latinx community get the most effective help towards their mental health and addiction concerns.
An entrepreneur is breaking down barriers to mental healthcare in Latinx communities
01/18/2019 - 13:31
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With her platform, Latinx Therapy, established in April 2018, Adriana Alejandre wants to transform the way that Latinx mental health professionals can connect with those seeking access to care.
Esta empresaria está derribando las barreras al campo de la salud mental en las comunidades Latinx
01/18/2019 - 13:00
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De la mano de su plataforma, Latinx Therapy, creada en abril de 2018, Adriana Alejandre quiere cambiar la forma en la que los profesionales Latinx del campo de la salud mental se conectan con aquellos que buscan atención.
Jóvenes hispanos sufren mayores niveles de tristeza, que el resto de sus compañeros
06/27/2018 - 09:17
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La profesora de Bryn Mawr, Carolina Hausmann-Stabile, ha identificado dos importantes aspectos en el último estudio sobre comportamientos de riesgo entre los jóvenes del Centro de Control de Enfermedades que nos hablan del riesgo y prevención de suicidio y salud mental entre los estudiantes de secundaria hispanos en los Estados Unidos.
Hispanic youth experience higher levels of sadness, hopelessness, than their peers
06/22/2018 - 16:20
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Bryn Mawr College professor Carolina Hausmann-Stabile highlights two important takeaways from the latest Youth Risk Behavior Study from the Center for Disease Control on suicide risk and prevention and mental health among Hispanic high schoolers in the U.S.
The danger of speculating with the president's mental health
01/09/2018 - 13:13
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After the publication of various texts in which the mental stability of the president is questioned, several specialists determine the danger of speculating with psychiatric diagnoses in order to make political proselytism.
El peligro de especular con la salud mental del presidente
01/09/2018 - 12:56
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Tras la publicación de varios textos en los que la estabilidad mental del presidente es cuestionada, varios especialistas determinan el peligro de especular con diagnósticos psiquiátricos en miras de hacer proselitismo político.
Las Vegas tragedy puts the debate over gun control back on the table
10/03/2017 - 13:06
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In a country where the carrying of weapons is as common as the acquisition of a car, the frequency of massacres and shootings supposes that something isn’t working in its legislation.
La tragedia en Las Vegas pone sobre el tapete el debate sobre las armas
10/03/2017 - 13:04
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En un país donde el porte de armas es tan común como la adquisición de un automóvil, la frecuencia de masacres y tiroteos supone que algo no funciona en su legislación.
Unwanted heroes: a ban to transgender soldiers
08/09/2017 - 14:45
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Arguing economic reasons, President Trump announced that the Department of Defense will not re-recruit transgender people. Several studies indicate that the president not only takes a step back in the inclusion of the LGBT community to the Armed Forces, but that its measurement could affect the troop's morale.
Call for Georgia migrant detention center closures after several deaths
05/26/2017 - 04:23
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Report by Penn State Law documented the deplorable conditions and the failure to provide adequate medical care to detainees with health issues and warns Trump’s desire to expand capacity would make it worse.