Hispanics and Depressions

Among Hispanic Americans with a mental disorder, fewer than 1 in 11 contact mental health specialists, while fewer than 1 in 5 contact general health care providers. Among Hispanic immigrants with mental disorders, fewer than 1 in 20 use services from mental health specialists, while fewer than 1 in 10 use services from general health care providers. One national study found that only 24% of Hispanics with depression and anxiety received appropriate care. Another study found that Latinos who visited a general medical doctor were less than half as likely as whites to receive either a diagnosis of depression or antidepressant medicine.1

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Recognition & Management of Depression & Co- Morbidities in the Hispanic Population


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Pedro Delgado
Andres Pumariega
Julio Lucinio


Hispanics & Depression Risk Factors Table
Hispanic & Depression Options for Treatment Table
Additional Resources on Hispanics and Depression/Mental Health
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