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

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: Improving access to mental health services is a complex and multifaceted endeavor. The below recommendations are offered to overcome barriers expressed by the Hispanic/Latino and MSAW population as highlighted above. These recommendations are not exhaustive.

Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Population Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

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