28 - Breaking the Stigma: Understanding ADHD in the Latino Community

Do you have ADHD, depression, or anxiety?Let's Empower Latino Minds and unveil the Hidden Realities of ADHD in our Community for Ourselves and Our Children.May is Mental Health Awareness Month and with mental health comes a wide range of topics. On this episode of HMA Lizette takes over the mic to talk about a topic that she has struggled with her entire life.In today's episode, Lizette shares how she breaks generational trauma and decides to get her son tested for ADHD.ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, affects individuals of all backgrounds and cultures. However, within the Latino community, the challenges associated with recognizing and diagnosing ADHD can be amplified due to cultural factors and stigma.Lizette sheds light on ADHD within the Latino community and offers guidance for parents who suspect their child may have ADHD, aiming to promote understanding, support, and appropriate diagnosis.Educate yourself about ADHD symptoms, assessment procedures, and available resources. By fostering understanding, overcoming these challenges, and seeking culturally competent healthcare professionals, we can ensure that children within the community receive the support they need.Together, we can promote awareness, provide accurate information, and empower parents to advocate for their children, facilitating a path toward appropriate diagnosis, understanding, and effective management of ADHD in the Latino community.Y como siempre, remember you guys - When You Know Better, You Do Better! DOWNLOAD and SUBSCRIBE to Hijas Madres Y Amigas. FOLLOW us on: Instagram| @hijasmadresyamigas @seelenaaa_ @lizetteaguilera_Spotify| @Lizette Aguilera @Selena DUARTETik Tok | @hijasmadresyamigas Subscribe to our newsletter at www.Justjmarc.comPlease email us with any suggestions, comments, or questions for future episodes. [email protected]:BAY AREA CENTER for ADD/ADHD - www.bayareaadhd.comCHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - www.chadd.orgADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey, et al.Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are so Ashamed and What We Can Do to Help by Richard Pink, Roxanne Emery, et al.A Beginner's Guide on Parenting Children with ADHD: A Modern Approach to Understand and Lead your Hyperactive Child to Success by Richard Bass Scattered Minds, Dr. Gabor MateThe whole brain child and No-Drama Discipline, both by Dan SiegalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hijas-madres-y-amigas--5176172/support.