Cultural Considerations for Providing School-Based Mental Health Services to Hispanic and Latino Children and Youth
This module introduces the topic of cultural elements in working with the Hispanic and Latino populations within the school-based mental health systems in the United States. It explores the:
prevalence and incidence of the most common mental health disorders among Hispanic and
Latino youth
best practices for identifying signs and symptoms
the need for mental health services at the school setting
CLAS Standards
cultural responsiveness on Hispanic and Latinos
cultural values and idioms of distress
the impact of acculturation and the role of family
how to implement effective culturally informed school-based mental health services
role of school personnel in identifying the need for interventions and referrals.