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More than 1 million Latinos call Georgia home but the growing community faces an alarming gap in finding and using mental health services. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reported fewer Hispanic and Latino individuals seek help. It may be because of language barriers, poverty or just not feeling comfortable with cultural differences. ...
Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report. The United Health Foundation reported that the number of women between ages 18 and 44 in Michigan who cite "frequent mental distress" jumped to more than 25% in 2021 from 18% just five years earlier. Marnie Leavitt, executive director of the Women's Center of Southeast Michigan, said social media and ease of access to information have led to an overall uptick in anxiety and depression - and a world in turmoil isn't helping. ...
Spanish-speaking Idahoans face a lack of mental health resources and advocates in the state want to change it. Kurtis Pugh, mental health manager for the Community Council of Idaho, which serves migrant agricultural laborers and their families, said there is some stigma surrounding mental health issues in Spanish-speaking communities but often, people lack access to care. "That's where our biggest obstacles are," Pugh explained. " ...
(KMAland) -- Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person's mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on older adults.
Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person's mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on older adults. Half the victims in fraud cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission were under age 30 but the financial losses are greater in older adults, at an average of $1,500. AARP said people who get scammed often experience shame and a desire for isolation. ...