While it can occur at any time in a person’s life, mental health issues can be managed with therapy, psychiatric medication or both. What is important is to seek help. The national suicide and crisis prevention lifeline moved to a streamlined number 988 over the summer. What many may not know is that the call centers also offer crisis, mental health, and substance abuse support in Spanish. This lifeline is available 24 hours a day, and provides free and confidential mental health support.
For those that are seeking the help of a mental health professional, companies like LifeStance makes it easy to connect with a therapist or psychologist who are experienced in a specific area of mental health. When finding a therapist, it may be helpful to research their experience with supporting people from the Hispanic and Latinx community as well as their Spanish language ability. It is important when seeking out mental health guidance it maybe be helpful to find a professional who understands your journey and cultural identity.
National Recovery Month seeks to increase awareness about the recovery from mental illness and provide ways to support people afflicted, their family, and community. Recovery can look different to each person, whether that is through cognitive behavior therapy with a mental health professional, in-office ketamine treatments, or regular medication to ease mental health symptoms.