Addiction Recovery in the Latino Community Addiction TreatmentBy dreamscapeNovember 22, 2014By Jeanene Swanson Not all Hispanic-Americans are the same when it comes to drinking, says a study published in a recent issue of the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism. The study, led by Carlos F. Ríos-Bedoya, ScD, MPH, found that the risk of alcohol use disorders among Hispanics is different across different ethnicities — Mexican, Puerto…
Depression, Suicide Rates for Young Hispanic Women Reaching Alarming Levels Mental HealthBy dreamscapeMarch 17, 2014The campaigns by medical professionals, public health officials and former sufferers to raise awareness about the true prevalence and seriousness of depression have achieved excellent results, for the most part. But for a variety of reasons, depression in teens is still being underdiagnosed and inadequately treated. We have a long way to go before we…
Tough Economic Times May Lead to Worsening Mental Health Problems in Hispanic Men Mental HealthBy dreamscapeMarch 11, 2014It’s no secret that the U.S. has been through some tough economic times, dating back to 2009. How does this tie in with worsening mental health problems among certain populations? A new comparative analysis of two National Health Surveys may provide some insight.
