Latin American people in the United States are diverse and include individuals of all races who identify as Hispanic, Latina/Latino, Latinx, Latine, Latin, Chicano, immigrants from Latin American countries (e.g.: Mexico, Guatemala, Peru) and folks of Latin American descent or heritage who were born in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. The mental health and overall well being of Latin American people in the U.S. are impacted by many social determinants and structural inequalities (e.g.: discriminatory policies, lack of access to health and psychological services, income inequality, educational inequity). Latin American people in the U.S. may benefit from mental health service providers, health professionals and educators who are responsive to their structural needs and cultural strengths.
