227 Psychological Distress Among Latinos During COVID-19

COVID-19 is having dangerous impacts on mental health in the US with more than 14% of all adults meeting the criteria for serious psychological distress. These numbers are even higher among Latinos with more than 19% of adults experiencing distress. Dr. Margarita Alegria, chief of the Disparities Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Hopkins mental health and policy researcher Dr. Beth McGinty talk with guest host Dr. Colleen Barry about mental health and wellbeing nine months into the pandemic, the factors behind high rates of distress among Latinos, and policies that could make a difference in the months ahead. KEYWORDS: community mental health; health equity; racial disparity