An Educational Podcast for Mental Health Professionals Working with the Latinx Immigrant Population

Q&A with Lillian Morales, LCPC

Today we will be discussing a combination of topics including Lillian’s experience as a Latina individual being both a therapist and a client herself.  Feedback & Reflection Questions 1. What did you find most helpful? 2. What did you find least helpful? 3. Is there anything that you felt was missing? 4. What would you like to hear more of in depth? 5. Are there any specific topics you would have liked addressed that were not?

Q&A with Caribbean Afro-Latina Therapist

Today we have Johnola Morales, LMSW, C-ASWCM, Chief of Staff, SVP of Case Management and Home Care at Osceola Council on Aging. This episode is a Q&A/conversation style episode with Ms. Morales who has over 20 years of experience in mental health. Today we will be discussing the work she has done with the Latinx population ranging from child protective services to a nursing home. Ms. Morales will also discuss her own personal experience receiving mental health services as an Afro-Latina and growing up in two different cultures. Feedback & Reflection Questions 1. What did you find most helpful? 2. What did you find least helpful? 3. Is there anything that you felt was missing? 4. What would you like to hear more of in depth? 5. Are there any specific topics you would have liked addressed that were not? References Castro-Hostetler, M., Greenwald, A. E., & Lewon, M. (2021). Increasing access and quality of behavior-analytic services for the Latinx population. Behavior & Social Issues, 30(1), 13–38. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1007/s42822-021-00064-0 Hernandez, C. M., Moreno, O., Garcia-Rodriguez, I., Fuentes, L., & Nelson, T. (2022). The Hispanic paradox: A moderated mediation analysis of health conditions, self-rated health, and mental health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine, 10(1), 180–198. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/21642850.2022.2032714 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/21642850.2022.2032714] Krueger, E. A., Westmoreland, D. A., Soon Kyu Choi, Harper, G. W., Lightfoot, M., Hammack, P. L., & Meyer, I. H. (2021). Mental health among Black and Latinx sexual minority adults leading up to and following the 2016 U.S. presidential election: Results from a natural experiment. LGBT Health, 8(7), 454–462. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1089/lgbt.2020.0454 Lockwood, S., & Cuevas, C. A. (2022). Hate crimes and race-based trauma on Latinx populations: A critical review of the current research. Trauma, Violence & Abuse, 23(3), 854–867. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1177/1524838020979688 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1177/1524838020979688] Misra, S., Jackson, V. W., Chong, J., Choe, K., Tay, C., Wong, J., & Yang, L. H. (2021). Systematic review of cultural aspects of stigma and mental illness among racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States: Implications for interventions. American Journal of Community Psychology, 68(3/4), 486–512. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1002/ajcp.12516 Moore, K. L., Camacho, D., & Munson, M. R. (2020). Identity negotiation processes among Black and Latinx sexual minority young adult mental health service users. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 32(1), 21–48. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/10538720.2019.1677542 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/10538720.2019.1677542] Pirtle, W. N. L., Valdez, Z., Daniels, K. P., Duenas, M. D., Castro, D., & Laster Pirtle, W. N. (2020). Conceptualizing ethnicity: How dimensions of ethnicity affect disparities in health outcomes among Latinxs in the United States. Ethnicity & Disease, 30(3), 489–500. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.18865/ed.30.3.489 Silva, M. A., Domenech Rodríguez, M. M., Garcini, L. M., Mercado, A., Cadenas, G. A., Venta, A. C., & Paris, M. (2022). VALOR: Cultural considerations when assessing Central American immigrant women in behavioral health settings. Practice Innovations, 7(3), 268–279. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/pri0000186 Torres Stone, R. A., Cardemil, E. V., Keefe, K., Bik, P., Dyer, Z., & Clark, K. E. (2020). A community mental health needs assessment of a racially and ethnically diverse population in New England: Narratives from community stakeholders. Community Mental Health Journal, 56(5), 947–958. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1007/s10597-020-00562-2 Zhang, L., O’Malley, I., Cruz-Gonzalez, M., Sánchez González, M. L., & Alegría, M. (2022). Factors associated with mental health service use among Black, Latinx, and Asian older adults in community-based organizations. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 41(3), 680–689. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1177/07334648211012802

Q&A with Latina Therapist

This episode consists of a Q&A / conversation with Eveliz Valentin, a longtime friend and past colleague. Today we will be discussing a combination of topics including Ms. Valentin's experience as a Latina identifying individual as well as serving a large Latinx population where she provides mental health services in a school setting. Feedback & Reflection Questions 1. What did you find most helpful? 2. What did you find least helpful? 3. Is there anything that you felt was missing? 4. What would you like to hear more of in depth? 5. Are there any specific topics you would have liked addressed that were not? References Cerda, I. H., Macaranas, A. R., Liu, C. H., & Chen, J. A. (2023). Strategies for naming and addressing structural racism in immigrant mental health. American Journal of Public Health, 113, S72–S79. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.2105/ajph.2022.307165 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.2105/ajph.2022.307165] Chang, C.-W., & Biegel, D. E. (2018). Factors affecting mental health service utilization among Latino Americans with mental health issues. Journal of Mental Health, 27(6), 552–559. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/09638237.2017.1385742 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/09638237.2017.1385742] Crawford, E. R., Aguayo, D., & Valle, F. (2022). Culturally responsive leadership for Latinx immigrant students: Advocacy in a U.S.-Mexico border alternative school. Journal of School Leadership, 32(6), 586–611. Parker, M. M., Das, B., & Kelly, C. T. (2021). Latinx students’ perceptions of school counseling activities: A content analysis. Journal of School Counseling, 19(40). Parra-Cardona, J., DeAndrea, D., Parra-Cardona, J. R., & DeAndrea, D. C. (2016). Latinos’ access to online and formal mental health support. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 43(2), 281–292. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1007/s11414-014-9420-0 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1007/s11414-014-9420-0] Roncoroni, J., Hernandez-Julian, R., Hendrix, T., & Whitaker, S. W. (2021). Breaking barriers: Evaluating a pilot STEM intervention for Latinx children of Spanish-speaking families. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 30(5), 719–731. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1007/s10956-021-09914-3 Tschampl, C. A., Canuto, M., De Jesus, D., D’Ippolito, M., Guzman, M., Larson, M. J., Stewart, E., & Lundgren, L. (2022). Adverse childhood experiences are associated with increased overdose risk in predominately Latinx adults seeking treatment for substance use disorders. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY, 13, 987085. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.987085 Venner, K. L., Hernandez-Vallant, A., Hirchak, K. A., & Herron, J. L. (2022). A scoping review of cultural adaptations of substance use disorder treatments across Latinx communities: Guidance for future research and practice. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 137. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108716

Q&A with Dr. Julie Volpe (psychiatry)

In this episode we have a Q&A with Dr. Julie Volpe, a psychiatrist who works with the Latinx community and has extensive experience in mental health and substance use treatment. Sponsor: @LuDesignsCT (Facebook and Instagram) Feedback & Reflection Questions 1. What did you find most helpful? 2. What did you find least helpful? 3. Is there anything that you felt was missing? 4. What would you like to hear more of in depth? 5. Are there any specific topics you would have liked addressed that were not? References Anastasia, E. A., Guzman, L. E., & Bridges, A. J. (2022). Barriers to integrated primary care and specialty mental health services: Perspectives from Latinx and non-Latinx white primary care patients. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/ser0000639 Benuto, L. T., Gonzalez, F., Reinosa-Segovia, F., & Duckworth, M. (2019). Mental health literacy, stigma, and behavioral health service use: The case of Latinx and non-Latinx whites. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 6(6), 1122–1130. Cerda, I. H., Macaranas, A. R., Liu, C. H., & Chen, J. A. (2023). Strategies for naming and addressing structural racism in immigrant mental health. American Journal of Public Health, 113, S72–S79. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.2105/ajph.2022.307165 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.2105/ajph.2022.307165] Chang, D. C., Klimas, J., Wood, E., & Fairbairn, N. (2018). Medication-assisted treatment for youth with opioid use disorder: Current dilemmas and remaining questions. American Journal of Drug & Alcohol Abuse, 44(2), 143–146. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1080/00952990.2017.1399403 Ebel, S. M. B. (2022). Culturally sensitive care for patients of Puerto Rican heritage with mental health concerns. CINAHL Nursing Guide. Garpenhag, L., & Dahlman, D. (2021). Perceived healthcare stigma among patients in opioid substitution treatment: A qualitative study. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention & Policy, 16(1), 1–12. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1186/s13011-021-00417-3 Matthews, E. B., Savoy, M., Paranjape, A., Washington, D., Hackney, T., Galis, D., & Zisman-Ilani, Y. (2021). Shared decision making in primary care based depression treatment: Communication and decision-making preferences among an underserved patient population. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 1–9. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.681165 Myerholtz, L., Roberts, C., Ross Dew, K., McClester-Brown, M., & Castro, G. (2022). Interprofessional team based learning to enhance behavioral health care for Latinx patients: Results of a teleconsultation program. Families, Systems & Health : The Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare, 40(4), 519–525. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/fsh0000741 Tschampl, C. A., Canuto, M., De Jesus, D., D’Ippolito, M., Guzman, M., Larson, M. J., Stewart, E., & Lundgren, L. (2022). Adverse childhood experiences are associated with increased overdose risk in predominately Latinx adults seeking treatment for substance use disorders. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY, 13, 987085. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.987085

Como Acceder los Servicios de Salud Mental (How to Access Mental Health Services)

Hoy nos acompaña Gustavo Fernández quien es licenciado en psicología y especialista en psicoterapia cognitiva integrativa que nos va ayudar entender que es importante saber cuando usted es alguien que esta interesado o quiere saber mas de los tratamientos para la salud mental. Today we have Gustavo Fernández who is a licensed psychologist and specializes in integrative cognitive therapy. In this episode we will discuss accessing and navigating mental health care services. Sponsor: @LuDesignsCT (Facebook and Instagram) Sugerencias & Reflexión 1. Que encontraste mas util? 2. Que encontraste menos util? 3. Hay algo que sentiste que falto del episodio? 4. Hay algo que quieres saber mas? 5. Hay algún tema específico que le gustaría saber más? References Anastasia, E. A., Guzman, L. E., & Bridges, A. J. (2023). Barriers to integrated primary care and specialty mental health services: Perspectives from Latinx and non-Latinx White primary care patients. Psychological Services, 20(Suppl 1), 48–63. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmo [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmo]ns.edu/10.1037/ser0000639 Bartholomew, T. T., Kang, E., Joy, E. E., Robbins, K. A., & Maldonado-Aguiñiga, S. (2022). Clients’ perceptions of the working alliance as a predictor of increases in positive affect. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 32(3), 310–325. https://doi- [https://doi-]org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/int0000265 Chui, H., Palma, B., Jackson, J. L., & Hill, C. E. (2020). Therapist–client agreement on helpful and wished-for experiences in psychotherapy: Associations with outcome. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 67(3), 349–360. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037cou0000393 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037cou0000393] Hickson, S. V. (2022). Culturally competent healthcare. Clinics in Integrated Care, 15. https://doi org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1016/j.intcar.2022.100130 Kuo, P. B., Hashtpari, H., Chea, C. J., & Tao, K. W. (2022). Centering and decentering client disclosures: A qualitative study of therapists’ responses to clients’ experiences of discrimination. Psychotherapy, 59(4), 533–544. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/pst0000453 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/pst0000453] Negi, N. J., & Siegel, J. L. (2022). Social service providers navigating the rapid transition to telehealth with Latinx immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 92(4), 463–473. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/ [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/]ort0000626 Prusiński, T. (2022). The active factor of alliance in psychotherapy: differentiation of therapeutic alliance quality according to the psychotherapist’s theoretical orientation and type of disorder. Mental Health Review Journal, 27(3), 355–367. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1108/MHRJ-12-2021-0091 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1108/MHRJ-12-2021-0091] Rim, K. L., Hill, C. E., & Kivlighan, D. M., Jr. (2022). Changes in meaning in life, working alliance, and outcome in psychodynamic psychotherapy: What leads to what? Journal of Counseling Psychology, 69(6), 835–844. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu]/10.1037/cou0000636 Triplett, N. S., Woodard, G. S., AlRasheed, R., Meza, R. D., Robinson, S., Berliner, L., & Dorsey, S. (2021). Application of Evidence-Based Treatment in Community Mental Health Settings: Examining EBT Delivery Duration and Client Discharge. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 48(4), 617–624. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1007/s11414-021-09755-3 Williams, E. N. (2023). The use of questions in psychotherapy: A review of research on immediate outcomes. Psychotherapy. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/pst0000471 [https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/pst0000471] Young, A. N. (2022). Guide to providing culturally competent behavioral health services via telehealth. Practice Innovations, 7(3), 170–177. https://doi-org.ezproxy.simmons.edu/10.1037/pri0000173