Resource Details

Recommendations for Mental Health and Underserved Latino Populations

Special Focus on Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers

Year Developed: 2022

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)

Language(s): English

Developed by: MHP Salud (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: Mental health is crucial to an individual’s overall health and well-being. Research has shown that mental health diagnoses, such as depression, are linked to an increase in the risk of many types of physical health problems, particularly chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Improving access to mental health services is a complex and multifaceted endeavor. The recommendations in this publication are offered to overcome barriers expressed by the Hispanic/Latino and MSAW population.

Resource Details: Mental health continues to be one of the top priorities reported by Health Center representatives as an area in need of support in polls taken during technical assistance calls for continued education topics. This report will provide an overall landscape of mental health in the United States and then delve into specific issues faced by Hispanics/Latinos and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW).

Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Health Equity, Policy and Advocacy.

Keywords: Access to Care, Agricultural Workers, Community Health Workers, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, Latinas, Mental Health, Migrants, Non-Clinical Services.