Goal: Heighten the awareness, knowledge and skills of mental health professionals serving Hispanic and Latino families in Southern CA and along the U.S. Mexico border. Enhance promising and best practices.

Objectives of the event

1. Identify main traumatic events that Hispanic and Latino immigrant children are experiencing on the border.

2. Explain the impact of traumatic events and mental health conditions among Hispanic and Latino populations.

3. Describe Evidence-Based Practices focus on trauma that could be integrated in the mental health treatment for Hispanic and Latino populations.