Welcome to National Hispanic Heritage Month! Beginning September 15th, and celebrating through mid-October, we take time out to acknowledge and honor the cultures and contributions of those from Hispanic and Latino American communities. As DMHS, we also want to highlight mental health. The following is a collection of interviews, resources, and tools (including some fun videos) highlighting a few unique or nuanced mental health topics within communities of Latin American or Hispanic heritage.
Enjoy the materials and remember that free mental health counseling and psychiatric care are available for all students, residents, and fellows of the IUSM program. Therapy is also available in Spanish!
Mental Health Trailblazers – An Interview with Giselle B. Estrada
Explore mental health through the many lenses and cultural nuances across Latin America, including topics, such as Confianza and Personalismo, in this interview with psychiatric nurse and Puerto Rican native, Giselle B. Estrada, for the podcast Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up, available wherever you access podcasts and on YouTube.
Breaking Down Marianismo & Machismo
A thoughtful discussion breaking down Marianismo and Machismo and their impact on mental health – Talks with My Latinx Therapist, Episode 2. Learn about the impact of these social constructs on individuals and relationships within the Latinx community. Gain insights into breaking toxic patterns and fostering healthy partnerships.
Local Book Club
Looking for some local connections? There is a new Spanish Language Book Club hosted by the non-profit Mujeres Conectadas at the nearby Indianapolis Public Library – Haughville branch (just a stones throw from the IUSM campus!).
Indiana University celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Indiana University is also celebrating statewide. Learn about events and access a wide variety of digital tools, including Zoom backgrounds, social profile images, and a Snapchat filter to further support National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Therapy Goes to The Movies!!!
Feeling torn between watching a movie and working on your mental health? The YouTube channel, Cinema Therapy has just what you need!
Enjoy some of your favorite movies while also learning about different mental health topics. The channel covers a wide range of films and mental health topics, including depression, anxiety, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism to name a few. The program reviewed the exceptional animated films of Coco and Encanto to take deeper looks at the following topics:
- Maladaptive perfectionism and generational trauma (Encanto)
- Scapegoats and Identified Patients within family dynamics (Encanto)
- Generational trauma, grief, and loss (Coco)
Need to talk?
For trainees: The Department of Mental Health Services is available to provide mental health and personal counseling services to all students, residents, and fellows. There are a few ways to access services:
- To request an appointment with the Department of Mental Health Services, send a secure message via the online portal or call 317-278-2383 during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- For urgent matters, call (317)-278-HELP (4357), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A licensed clinical health specialist will provide an assessment and help direct you to appropriate treatment options based on the situation. You may also call on behalf of a trainee if you are a family member, friend, or colleague concerned about their well-being. You may call anonymously if desired.
- TimelyCare is a free resource to all IU students that allows them to have 24/7 on-demand emotional support as well as scheduled telehealth visits (with some after-hours and out-of-state access) through a national vendor. You can engage with a clinician via phone, video, or video chat. Signing up just requires your student email.
For IU Health employees:
- IU Health Physicians Employee Assistance Program
- IU Health Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Services; call 317-962-8611
- National Crisis Hotline; call or text 988 (available 24/7)
For IU Employees:
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The IU Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 24/7/365 access to licensed mental health counselors via SupportLinc or 888-881- LINC (5462) for IU School of Medicine team members and their households.
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Access to Anthem LiveHealth Online is included with your IU-sponsored medical coverage. This service allows you to engage with a mental health provider via telehealth using your IU insurance provider
