Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Lim, Caroline
Abstract
Background: Despite the development of mental health services, the Hispanic population within San Bernardino, CA continue to encounter barriers and limitation seeking mental health support. Objective: This exploratory study aimed to identify contributing factors that affect the level of accessibility to mental health services. Method: We propose to collect quantitative data from 25 participants ages 18 to 65 utilizing semi-structured interviews to gather personalized experiences. Recruitment will be collected utilizing interviews conducted in community hospitals. We are going to present open ended questions and collect demographic data to measure the factors of underutilization of mental health in the Hispanic community.
Recommended Citation
Renteria, Stephanie and Aguilar, Andrea, "THE UNDERUTILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONGST THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY" (2025). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2264.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2264