Did you know that in 2019, 83 percent of American psychologists were white? Where does this leave us Latinx who want to feel represented and heard by a Latinx therapist? It turns out that Hispanics represent the second largest group at only 7 percent. Other minorities include Asians at 4 percent ... View Post
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Cultural Competency in Healthcare, How a Latina Leader Is Supporting the Hispanic Community
The Hispanic population is growing at record rates in the United States. According to the U.S. Census, as of July 1, 2021, the Hispanic population in the U.S. is 62.6 million, making up 18.9 percent of the total population. Even though Hispanics are the largest minority group in this country, ... View Post
Caregiver Support Groups, How Finding A Community Can Help Avoid Burnout
This is a sponsored partnership between Voltaren and LatinaMoms.com In this modern era, you can find a community in anything you do. Whether it’s a specific hobby or something more profound – you’re not alone. Let's face the facts: sometimes, it’s hard to care for someone for many years. ... View Post
Abortion in Latino Culture, What Does Our Community Really Think?
When the overturning of Roe v. Wade draft was leaked back in May, abortion and women’s rights suddenly became a topic of concern throughout the United States. At that point, it was only hearsay. No one truly knew what to expect and if the Supreme Court would decide otherwise. Unfortunately, ... View Post
Why It Is Important To Raise Awareness About Blood Donation in Our Latino Community
Have you ever walked down a busy street or parking lot and seen those large trucks asking for blood donations? Your first thought may be to continue on your way as you may feel skeptical about donating your blood. You’ve never heard of the company’s name, and naturally, your intuition tells you ... View Post
Prematurity in the Latino Community
Finding out you’re pregnant comes with a rush of emotions. At least, that was my experience. For one, I sat down and thought about my choices, made sure I was mentally prepared to raise a happy child, and that I was set up to provide a loving home. Once that was settled, all the rest of the ... View Post
Halloween vs. Day of the Dead, Syncretism in the Latino Community
Part of the richness in our Latino culture comes directly from our resilience and ability to adapt and survive. Our traditions and folklore have survived centuries of domination and colonialism thanks to our oral tradition, tightly woven family, and identity determination. Because of their ... View Post
When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s, Another Reality of the Latino Community
Alzheimer’s. En nuestra comunidad, we don’t really like to talk about it. We will say that they are “mal de la cabeza” or are not “cuerda” anymore. But we need to face this disease as Latinos are 1.5 times more likely than non-Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s disease. A lot of it has to do with our ... View Post
Brittany Chavez: Community-Building, Entrepreneur of Shop Latinx
Brittnay Chavez founded Shop Latinx in 2016 to bring Latinx entrepreneurs and consumers who want to support Latinx businesses together. Born in Los Angeles, Chavez is a Guatemalan and Nicaraguan Latina who has a passion for using intentional relationship-building to create and foster community and ... View Post
Mental Health Crisis for the Latinx Community
At the national level, the need for mental health care and therapists is quickly outpacing the resources we have available as a society. For the Latinx community, one of the unique challenges is the dearth of bilingual, culturally sensitive clinicians — just as the demand is rising, with the ... View Post
Community College: Yes Or No?
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How Latin Audiences Have Impacted The Streaming Industry
This is a sponsored partnership between Robitussin and LatinaMoms.com The voice and presence of our Latin community are stronger than you can imagine. Regarding streaming, although Latinos represent approximately 19% of the U.S. population, recent studies have shown that Latinos account for ... View Post
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