My Mental Health Matters

Health care has always been a high-stress environment, and the pandemic made it even more so. That stress isn’t limited to frontline caregivers – it’s universal to all aspects of health care. It’s easy to dismiss our own needs when we are faced daily with the needs of others. Behavioral health expert, Diana Alcantar, talks about the need to prioritize our own mental health, including a special focus on cultural aspects specific to Hispanic communities.

Parenting through the teenage years can come with surprising challenges. Many of the issues today’s teens face didn’t exist when their parents were the same age. Work2BeWell works with students to reduce mental health stigma and promote teen wellness, and director Jawanza Hadley is dedicated to helping kids feel heard and seen during this difficult time. In this podcast, he shares information parents need to effectively navigate the teen years.

In some Hispanic communities, the stigma around mental health can keep people isolated and prolong suffering. In addition, unique institutional and systemic barriers can impede access services, resulting in reduced help-seeking behaviors. Providence behavioral health professionals discuss these common issues and how everyone can access the care and resources they need.

Nearly three million individuals identifying as part of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community may be in need of mental health services, yet cultural beliefs may prevent them from accessing essential resources for care. In this episode, Providence behavioral health professionals discuss common issues and beliefs that may limit access to care, and offer suggestions to address cultural stigma.