A parish-based multilevel cluster randomized controlled trial to reduce stigma and mental health treatment disparities among Latino communities.

ABSTRACT: Latino communities within the U.S. are disproportionately affected by persistent, high levels of untreated mental illness. Limited mental health literacy, stigma, and cultural factors are major contributors to Latino mental health treatment disparities. Although Latino individuals may be reluctant to seek out mental health professionals, they often rely on religious congregations when confronted with mental illness. However, religious congregations report major obstacles to collaborating with the mental health sector including the lack of mental health training, staffing, and resources. Strategic partnerships between religious congregations and community-based organizations can be leveraged to target sources of Latino mental health treatment disparities. The National Alliance on Mental Ill

SUBMITTER: Wong EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9918710 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature