Your mental health is so important
There is such a stigma on mental health in the
Hispanic/Latino Community
For a Hispanic/ Latino women are told Calladita Te
Ves Mas Bonita ( You are more pretty when you are
quiet) or
La ropa se lava en la casa ( don't air out your dirty
laundry in public.)
We are SO wrapped in our culture values like
Familismo , Marianismo, can make it difficult
to seek mental health , which then will suffer from
depression or anxiety.
Did you know that Suicide is the third leading cause
of death among Hispanic and Latino Americans
ages 10-24, so we need to stop with the En mis
tempos la depression no extista, you're just bored
go clean, or if you are depressed they send you to
church because only locos go to therapy or take
Antidepressants.
Mujeres, let's not worry about the El Que Diran. Your
mental health is important. If you need help on
grief, depression, anxiety, SA, domestic violence
or help to heal your inner ninna, seek out mental
health care from doctors, therapists, and counselors
Break those generational traumas,
And the saying los hombre no van a terapia es cosa
de mujeres that is so machista.
No more Calladita Te Ves Mas Bonita
Es tu momento de sanar y volar
Art credit is @Soni-Artist her work is sooo
beautiful go and check her out!
Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, particularly within the Hispanic and Latino communities where cultural traditions often create barriers to seeking help. Many people grow up hearing that ‘calladita te ves más bonita’—you are prettier when you’re quiet—which can lead to emotional suppression. It’s crucial to challenge these cultural norms that propagate stigma around mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Many individuals face generational pressures that discourage open discussions about mental illness, leading to devastating consequences like suicide, which is notably the third leading cause of death among younger Hispanic and Latino individuals. Seeking mental health care from qualified professionals is a brave step towards healing and breaking cycles of trauma. Therapy is not just for women, and we must dismantle the machista idea that it’s a sign of weakness for men to seek support. Emphasizing self-care and mental wellness is essential for everyone’s health. Remember, it's time to ‘sanar y volar’—heal and soar. Engage in conversations about mental health, and encourage those around you to prioritize their well-being.