Mental Health Services with Delilah Martinez

This week on the pod, we’re joined by the incredible Delilah Martinez, Associate Center Director of the Poughkeepsie Behavioral Center, to talk all things mental health—especially within the Latino communities. From cultural stigma to the power of open conversations, Delilah gets real about why seeking help is not a weakness, but a step toward healing. ❤️‍ We dive into:✨ The effects of social media on self-esteem✨ Cultural Barriers to Seeking Help✨ Why access and awareness to services matter✨ How COVID-19 reshaped our mental wellness✨ The role of family and community support Because let’s be honest—there is no health without mental health. Tune in now! Link in bio. #MentalHealthMatters #LatinxVoices #DominicanDiaspora #BreakingTheStigma #PodcastEpisode #WellnessTalk #CommunityCare Chapters (00:00:00) - Vital Women of Washington Heights(00:01:56) - Open Access to Mental Health in Dutchess County(00:06:53) - Latina Mental Health Clinician on Challenges(00:10:37) - What does an intake appointment look like for substance abuse?(00:12:23) - What holistic or evidence based mental health advice do Latinos need?(00:14:47) - What are the most common mental health issues faced by Latinos?(00:21:06) - Mental health is important(00:22:31) - How to help our girls with anxiety(00:25:11) - How to manage ADHD symptoms in students(00:27:39) - When you see the marks, do you want to see the children(00:33:59) - What can you share when you see that a child has mental illness(00:40:47) - Mental health in the Latino community(00:43:16) - The Need for Mental Health in Families(00:45:16) - Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center