APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Behavioral Health Provider Experience When Working with Spanish-Speaking Clients.

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Isabela Riofrio
    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Oswaldo Moreno
    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Cecilia Barbosa
    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Geovani Muñoz
    Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract

This study explores healthcare providers' perceptions of barriers to mental health care for Spanish-speaking Latinx clients in the Southeast U.S. Providers identified cultural stigma, lack of bilingual care, immigration stressors, and practical issues as key obstacles, emphasizing the need for workforce development, cultural competence, and expanded services to improve access.

Racism and Discrimination

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