A Latina daughter, her American immigrant mother, and 157 Barbies I want to begin this blog with a story that reflects the complex relationship between American daughters raised by Latino immigrant mothers and at the same time highlights the resolution, creativity, and endurance of both Latino mothers and their daughters. The title of the blog […]
Lismari Montes, one of the SEEDS participants. SOPHIA BOYD / MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SERVICE Picture source: http://wuwm.com/post/support-group-latina-teens-milwaukee-confronts-depression-suicide#stream/0 An alarmingly high number of Latina teens are attempting suicide, and the number continues to increase. Latina teens report some of the highest rates of depression, attributed to their family relationships, lifestyle expectations and bicultural differences, according to […]
As a young boy I remember asking my mother about a family friend who would mysteriously be missing from family functions for months at a time and neve Source: Dr. Joe: Latina Teens, Suicide Attempts And Mental Health ‘Secretos’ – NBC News
14 to 15 is the peak age for suicide attempts among Latina girls, data shows. Image source: i_Stock 14 to 15 is the peak age for suicide attempts among Latina girls, data shows iStock According to reports, 14 to 15 is the peak age for suicide attempts among Latinas. Source: At 15 She Attempted Suicide: […]
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Image source: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d9/f7/68/d9f76841c5640b97f93fd95d62eabb43.jpg An alarmingly high number of Latina teens are attempting suicide and the number continues to increase. Latina teens report some of the highest rates of depression, attributed to their family relationships, lifestyle expectations and bi-cultural differences. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every seven Latina […]
Zayas: Pace of suicides among young Latinas is a growing concernBy Luis H. ZayasJune 27, 2016 2 Photo: Kin Man Hui, Staff To tackle the problem of suicides among young Latinas, it will take lawmakers’ political will and resolve to fund programs that will not just reduce suicide attempts but enhance youthsâ development to make […]