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BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY

by Fred Rodriguez

Institution:	California State University – San Bernardino
Department:	School of Social Work
Degree:	MSW
Year:	2022
Keywords:	Mental health; Southern California; Hispanic; Barriers; Access; Access to services; Social Work
Posted:	3/25/2025
Record ID:	2280897
Full text PDF:	https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1479 https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/context/etd/article/2575/viewcontent/Final_Research_Fred2022Updated.pdf

Abstract

This study aimed to highlight the perspectives of the Southern California County’s Hispanic community on how to address the underutilization of mental health services and inform mental health stakeholders on steps toward solving a major social issue. Three major themes were identified through data analysis: Hispanic culture/tradition, the need for increased education and promotion of mental health, and lack of information from agencies and organizations. A limitation of this study included results that could not be generalized to the larger population due to the small sample size. Recommendations included educating the community, parents and children, and increased promotion of services from community organizations.