Identidad, Comunidad y Cuidado Mental Competente: Past, Present and Future of Mental Health Care in the LatinX Community-View Presentation

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The video panel discussion highlighted the importance of cultural competence in mental health care for the Latinx community, addressing challenges like language barriers, lack of insurance, and stigma. The speakers emphasized the need for more diversity in the mental health workforce and increased representation in clinical trials. They also discussed the impact of social determinants of health and advocated for personalized medicine and technology like telehealth for better access to care. Strategies for improving patient engagement and advocating for better mental health care for Latinx individuals were also discussed. Overall, the conversation aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by the Latinx population in accessing mental health services and emphasized the importance of providing culturally competent and equitable care.

Keywords

cultural competence

mental health care

Latinx community

language barriers

lack of insurance

stigma

diversity in workforce

representation in clinical trials

social determinants of health

personalized medicine

telehealth technology

patient engagement

Latinx individuals

equitable care