May 18, 2013

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Being Culturally Competent as a Latina Mental Health Professional

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As a Latina mental health professional, I will be faced daily with the challenge of making a culturally relevant diagnosis with each individual client … [Continue reading...]

9 Powerful Tips for Beating Social Anxiety

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Do you panic when you hear the words "public speaking," or  "social networking?" Does the thought of presenting to a group of colleagues enough … [Continue reading...]

Fall in Love With Couples Counseling

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Love is in the air…or maybe not. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it may be hard to not think about your relationship or lack … [Continue reading...]

HMHP Presents: Confronting the Harsh Reality of Mental Illness

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This poignant and inspiring story is a part of a collection that will be featured regularly on NEW LATINA and Get-Right!via the HMHP and NEW … [Continue reading...]

On the Couch with Christine: How To Be Free and Move On From A Traumatic Experience

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How Can I love myself enough to let myself be free and move on from a traumatic experience?  Let me start off by saying you are an inspiration to … [Continue reading...]

Share Your Story With New Latina & the National Hispanic Mental Health Professionals Advocacy Network

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As The Get-Right! Organization, Inc. (Get-Right!)’s ongoing effort through the National Hispanic Mental Health Professionals Advocacy Network … [Continue reading...]

Happy Youngsters More Likely to Grow Into Wealthy Adults, Study Finds

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The first in-depth investigation of whether youthful happiness leads to greater wealth in later life reveals that, even allowing for other influences, … [Continue reading...]

Getting Past Your Limiting Beliefs

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  Welcome to the first installment of New Latina's new column with "Keepin' It Real Guru", Vasavi Kumar.  Vasavi is a LMSW, MSEd committed to … [Continue reading...]

A New Latina Guide To: Battling Anxiety

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Are you or anyone you know battling anxiety? Anxiety disorders are pretty common in our society and there are multiple causes that lead to anxiety. … [Continue reading...]

Is Anxiety Getting In the Way of Your Back to School Dreams? Take Control!

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Second-generation Latinas are enrolling in college at the same rate (46%) as their White female counterpart.  This is an important achievement. … [Continue reading...]

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