Hispanics face more barriers to mental health care than other communities. ABC13's Rita Garcia is getting answers to your questions Thursday at 7 p.m.
Part of the problem is that people are facing language barriers and no access to health insurance. A local nonprofit is looking to change that.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 or 877-330-6366 and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.
While our Hispanic and Latin American communities experience similar vulnerabilities to mental health issues as the general population, experts say they face more barriers to both access to and quality of treatment., 35.1% of Hispanic and Latin American adults with mental illness receive treatment annually, compared to the U.S. average of 46.2%.
Eyewitness News anchor Rita Garcia is gathering experts for a town hall Thursday, Oct. 6 , to highlight the reasons why these disparities exist and to connect you with resources that can save your life or the lives of people you love.Dr.
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