Did you know that U.S. Latino kids are far more likely than their peers to suffer depression and other mental health issues that often go untreated?
A new research review, Salud America! Mental Health & Latino Kids, by Salud America, a national network for healthy change at UT Health San Antonio, examines available research on the state of mental health among Latino youth and shares policy recommendations.
If you have a child or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), then you know how hard it can be to access and/or use community-based services. This frustration level increases for Latinos. Check out these resources from the National Center for Ease of Use of Community-Based Services - including multi-lingual resources, presentations, videos, and other tangible tools.
The prevalence of diabetes in the Hispanic/Latino community makes it an urgent health problem for many; 12.8 percent live with diabetes. Celebrate the Hispanic Heritage month by learning how to "Create the Plate" in a healthy way, as well as explore other tips and ideas of how to manage and live a rich life with diabetes.
Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, but remain largely underserved from a health care standpoint. Medicare Advantage has compiled a guide full of state and national resources (available in English and Spanish) for many of the biggest health care risks faced by the Latino community. To view the Guide in Spanish: Guia de Recursos de Salud Para Latinos
Produced by the National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families, this fact sheet outlines a comprehensive approach for practitioners looking to create strong, culturally responsive programs for community-based organizations. This kind of approach to developing programs that serve Hispanic communities is essential - especially for families of CYSHCN!
Have you ever felt that survey results don't reflect the Hispanic/Latino family experience? The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families agrees with you! This brief found that data infrastructure in the United States has not kept up with demographic shifts, making it difficult to develop a complete picture of Hispanic diversity and family life in the country. The authors support a call for a new national panel of U.S. households, so that healthcare disparities and other needs can be meaningfully addressed.
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Family Voices is a national organization and grassroots network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities. We promotepartnership with families--including those of cultural, linguistic and geographic diversity--in order to improve healthcare services and policies for children.
