Transcript Nancy Salas, born in Nayarit, Mexico struggled with mental health realities after a family secret was disclosed to her. This secret shattered her life and spiraled her world into self-destruction. Nancy Salas had an epiphany after the birth of her daughter at the age of 16 years old that changed her perspective of the world. We talk about the psychological perspectives that helped her begin recovering, and the boundaries she learned from therapy that she had to set in place with her familia.  Find more about Nancy Salas at her family's YouTube channel: RealityChangers IG: @SimplyNancySalas Twitter: @NanSal26 Facebook:@RealityChangersFamily Resources:  Self-Injury 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-334-HELP Suicide Support Line: 1-800-273-8255 (en español tambien) For more hotlines & tips on ways to stop: www.selfinjury.com Finding a Therapist Let me know what you thought about today’s episode! If you have any questions for myself or Nancy, contact her on her social media handles, or email me at latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com  

Break the Stigma: From Self-Mutilator to Warrior

Break the stigma of mental health as it relates to the Latinx community. Learn self-help techniques, how to support care for your mental health, and support others that struggle with mental illnesses through culturally-affirming interviews with other Latine Therapists.

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En este segmento hablamos sobre nuestra colaboración y los proyectos dentro de La Alianza que esta disponible para la comunidad de padres, y profesionales de salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamiento por primera ves. Nuestras invitadas:  Karla Cardoza, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar licenciada, Gerente de la Línea Cálida en Español & Coordinador Internacional en Latinoamérica , facilitadora de las reuniones de apoyo perinatal en español y una de las oradoras de los entrenamientos de PSI: @yerba.buena.wellness Xóchitl Carlos Méndez, Gerente de Programas Culturales en Español de la Alianza para Personas de Color en Postpartum Support International (PSI). PSI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@postpartumvideo  Instagram de La Alianza (PSI): @psi_alianzenespanial, https://www.postpartum.net/la-alianza/  Información sobre la conferencia: https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/  Si busca un terapeuta, use el directorio de Latinx Therapy: latinxtherapy.com 

Colaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx Therapy

 In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024.  Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/   Learn more about PSI and its program bridging the gap in perinatal mental health services for LatinX communities The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at @postpartumsupportinternational, @psi_alianzenespanial, and @pmhapoc.  Our guests: Karla is the manager of the Spanish hotline and volunteer coordinates in Spanish speaking countries, facilitator of Perinatal support meeting in Spanish and is one of the speakers of the Postpartum Support International training, & contact her at karla@postpartum.net. She also owns her private practice  @yerba.buena.wellness Xochitl is the Alliance Spanish Cultural Program Manager of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at PSI. YouTube Channel: @postpartumvideo To find a therapist, check out the Latinx Therapy directory at latinxtherapy.com 

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Los segmentos 'Rompe el Estigma' son episodios que resaltan los desafíos y fortalezas de la salud mental desde la perspectiva de defensores de la salud mental. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnosticada con EM en la infancia y el diagnóstico de salud mental que siguió. Como latina de primera generación, habla sobre cómo eran las citas médicas con sus padres de habla hispana, aclara malentendidos y cómo suena la toxicidad positiva, y expresa cómo nuestra comunidad puede apoyar a otros. ¡Sintoniza para aprender y conectar! ¡Pronto llegará el episodio en español! Conoce a Crystal siguiéndola en las redes sociales @crystalbedoya y revisando sus características a continuación:  Invisibilidad de la discapacidad por esclerosis múltiple  LA EXPERIENCIA HISPANA/LATINX CON LA MS Encuentre un terapeuta en nuestro directorio: https://latinxtherapy.com/ 

Una historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mental

Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medical appointments were with her Spanish-speaking parents, clarifies misconceptions and what toxic positivity can sound like and expresses how our community can support others. Tune in to learn and connect! Spanish episode coming soon. Get to know Crystal by following her on social media @crystalbedoya and checking out her features below:  Refinery 29: How Dancing to Latin Hits Helps Me Navigate My Multiple Sclerosis Healthgrades   Another Day, Another Problem: I Learned At a Young Age That Living with Multiple Sclerosis As a Latina Is a Full-Time Job  How MS and Bladder Issues Made Me Rethink My Late Twenties  Everyday Health: Young Latina With MS Finds Community via Social Media British Vogue: “It Can Be Very Isolating”: What It’s Really Like Living With MS Podcasts: The Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista Podcast: Multiple Sclerosis & Diversity Ft. Crystal Bedoya' To find a therapist, check out the Latinx Therapy directory.

A Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health

In this episode, we speak with two Latina Therapists, one that is still at my practice, and the other that launched her own practice upon licensure. Rubí Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for licensing exams. They also shared what their experience was like at my group practice when I had to take an abrupt leave and how they coped as associates.  Meet out guests: Rubi's Practice website: changingcyclescounseling.com Jennifer's Directory website: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/jennifer-leon-salinas-amft Resources shared in this segment:   Note Designer  Cafecito con Estrellita @cafecitoconestrellita Accomodations: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Accommodations.aspx    If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!   Follow us on any social media platform, including TikTok @LatinxTherapy  Find a Therapist: latinxtherapy.com   To support Latinx Therapy, consider donating to our non-profit foundation: alejandrefoundation.org    

Break the Stigma: From Self-Mutilator to Warrior

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