Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Herbert Shon
Abstract
Mental health stigmas significantly impact utilization of services among Latinos, a population that experiences unique culture and social barriers. This study examined the impact that cultural stigmas have on Latinos utilizing mental health services or not. Using a Qualtrics survey targeting college students of Latino descent, this study gathered quantitative data on attitudes towards mental health, alongside a few demographic features. There were forty completed surveys analyzed which findings revealed a prevalence of stigma, particularly in attitudes towards seeking help from mental health professionals. Although this quantitative research did not show a significant correlation between stigma and likelihood of using MH services. These results highlight the need for breaking stigmas and barriers within Latino communities, particularly aimed at reducing stigmas among students in the non-helping professions.
Recommended Citation
Soto Banuelos, Kimberly, "CULTURAL STIGMAS ARE A BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONG LATINOS" (2025). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2111.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2111
