CAMINO: A Culturally Responsive Assessment Tool for Latino Immigrants

As Latino individuals access mental health services in community settings, providers must recognize the unique cultural aspects that influence help-seeking and engagement. Immigration to the United States from Central and South America is a timely issue with significant mental health implications for those who leave their country as well as those left behind. Narratives of loss and unresolved grief are common experiences and often serve as ongoing sources of emotional distress as many seek to re-establish a sense of identity in a context of uncertainty. The importance of assessing and understanding the impact of pre-, peri-, and post-migration exposure to traumatic events will be reviewed. Clinical recommendations will be discussed focusing on engagement strategies and the changing role of the mental health professional working with immigrant communities.

After the webinar, attendees will be able to: