National Latina Mental Health Awareness Week

National Latina Mental Health Awareness Week —May 10th to May 16th, 2023

Latina Professionals is pleased to announce its inaugural National Latina Mental Health Awareness Week from May 10th to May 16th, 2023. The week-long event aims to raise awareness and promote the importance of mental health within the Latina community, as well as provide resources and support for Latinas and their families.

Mental health is a critical issue that affects the well-being of all individuals, including Latinas. However, the Latina community often faces unique challenges that can make accessing mental health services difficult. These challenges include language barriers, cultural stigma, lack of insurance coverage, and limited access to culturally responsive care.

National Latina Mental Health Awareness Week will provide a platform for the Latina community to come together and learn about the importance of mental health, as well as the resources and support available to them. The week will feature a variety of virtual events, including webinars, workshops, and panel discussions, all of which will be conducted in Spanish and English.

National Mental Health Awareness Week is the perfect time to start talking openly and honestly about mental health. Let’s break the stigma and encourage each other to prioritize our mental well-being.

Our Goal

raise awareness & access to mental health resources

support and collaborate with women of all professions; we are leading with purpose and our passion.

Together, building the world’s most influential community of Latinas.

Latina Professionals partners with Me, Massiel and I for National Latina Mental Health Awareness Week —May 10th to May 16th, 2023

During National Latina Mental Health Awareness week, Latina Professionals will be partnering with Me, Massiel & I. Together they will share a comprehensive list of resources and support for mental health.

Me, Massiel, & I is a movement that aims to empower Latinas by providing a supportive community for connection, reflection, mindfulness practice, self-care, and goal achievement through activities such as group discussions, workshops, and self-care resources. This movement was founded by Wendy Massiel Zacarias. Through this partnership, we will be able to include information on mental health services, support groups, and cultural resources. Something very much needed in our community.

Join our National Steering Committee today!

We would like to extend an invitation for you to join our National Latina Mental Health Awareness Steering Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise awareness about mental health issues across the country, as well as advocating for policies that promote better Latina mental health outcomes.

We believe that your expertise and experience in counseling, therapy, yoga, sound bowls, or like areas of expertise would make a valuable contribution to our committee’s work. As a member of the steering committee, you would have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of mental health and wellness professionals and advocates, and to help shape the national conversation about mental health.

Open to Latina women who reside in the United States.

Open to Latinas who are therapist, counselors, professors, women’s empowerment circles, yoga, sound bowl instructor and like industry.
Be passionate about Mental Health & Wellness
Submitting duplicate identical nominations for a nominee does not increase the chances of the nominee being selected.
Finalists will be contacted to confirm information, request bio, professional headshot, social media links, and personal quote.

The deadline to submit all nominations is March 1st, 2023 at 11:59pm PST. We will not accept nominations that are not submitted through this online system.

Mission

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness each year?

Wendy Massiel Zacarias is the Program Director of National Latina Mental Health Awareness. She is the founder of Me Massiel and I

Marisela Garcia Marquez is the Editor of the Latina Professionals Top 30 Rising Latinas List and National Vice President Latina Professionals. She is the co-founder of Latina Equal Pay Day, a national initiative creating economic empowerment for Latina women and families.

For questions regarding nominations or event details, please contact Marisela at info@latinaprofessionals.org

Interested in sponsoring, advertising or speaking at the event? Contact Clarisse Bacca Director of Sponsorships, at Phone number or partnerships@latinaprofessionals.org

Interested in sponsoring, advertising or speaking at the event? Contact Clarisse Bacca Director of Sponsorships at partnerships@latinaprofessionals.org