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Taking care of our mental health is as important as taking care of our body, in the same way that we can get heart, skin or any other organ disease, likewise, our brain can be affected for many reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mental health is not something of the soul, it goes beyond a specific and temporary emotional situation; It is not about "being sad" or "being excited"; this is a biological and medical issue that involves our brain and must be addressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A medical condition related to your mental health may affect the way you <\/p>\n\n\n\n
think or behave with others, which will influence your family, affective and work relationships. If you don't treat it in time, it can get worse and make your days more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mental health problems can happen to anyone: you, your partner, a friend, or even your children. It is best to be aware of the symptoms and seek treatment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We understand that being an immigrant in the United States can make things a bit more complex, but that's what we're here for. Just like you, we came here in search of opportunities and we want to contribute a bit to make your situation easier and more bearable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the most common mental health conditions among the Latino community in the United States are anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Latinos are less likely to seek or access professional help. But what prevents us from accessing quality care and what are the opportunities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not being able to communicate with a doctor in a situation like this is one of the main barriers that Latinos who do not speak English can encounter. Many regions of the country have specialists fluent in Spanish, however, this is somewhat more common in areas with a large Latino population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not fluent in English, or know someone who is not, we want you to know that they have the right to request assistance in Spanish, either with bilingual specialists or with a properly trained interpreter. These services are offered by institutions financed by the Federal Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not a secret that the subject is seen by many people as a taboo. For those who do not have enough information about the importance of mental health, needing help can be synonymous with "being crazy." Added to this, it can also happen that we do not know how to recognize the symptoms in time to seek professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should NOT feel ashamed, much less afraid of the need to heal and recover. It is your health that is at stake, and if your mental health is not good, the rest of your life can be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out, analyze your emotions and take the courage to recognize that you will not be able to move forward by yourself, that "getting excited" is not enough and that you should treat your mind, just as you would with a dentist if you had a toothache. It's a medical situation, simple as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something very important, everything you talk about with your doctor, what he diagnoses you, prescription is completely confidential. Your privacy and discretion will not be affected, because you will be with duly trained professionals who understand your situation, have studied for it and what you say will not seem strange to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n