Following the 2016 election, Latinx children have shown higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to their non-Latinx peers due to political turmoil. This, in turn, according to UniodosUS’s Deputy Director of Research Patricia Foxen, has exposed Latinx youth to…
Trauma can come in different sizes and forms by experiencing or witnessing a life-changing event. At least 50% of adults and up to 40% of children experience a traumatic event once in their lifetime. Whether that trauma comes in the…
The Latinx community is the fastest-growing minority group in the United States and the fastest-growing group in Chicago. The prevalence of mental health disorders among Latinx, however, is higher than among other racial or ethnic groups in the United States,…
In early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, many expected it to clear up in a couple of weeks. Instead, it grew to become a nation (and worldwide) cause for concern, whose ramifications are still being felt…
Being Latino in the United States means making a greater effort both to find a place and to adapt to academic and professional environments. And due to the high demands they face, the development of impostor syndrome in Latinos has…
What makes one person succeed while the other one changes jobs every 6 months? Is it talent, intelligence, determination, grit, or mindset? Some would argue that it’s a combination, while others would say it’s their intelligence. And still, others would…
This blog is about when parents no longer wish to add to their family, otherwise known as the ‘baby phase.’ A friend of mine called me the other day to tell me about something that she was going through. “I…
Everyone experiences anxiety, some more than others. One thing that’s for sure is that anxiety can leave you feeling scared and alone. It can be hard to turn to someone in confidence, especially if you’re not sure if they have…
While some may experience these mental conditions at different levels, anxiety, depression, and stress are normal. Although they all fall into mental health, they are nothing to be confused about. You might experience several symptoms and it is important to…
