The Roots of Mental Health in Young Latinas

The documentary “Some Girls” tackles the issue of mental health in young Latinas in America. Maria and Julio talk to ITT All-Star Raquel Cepeda, author and documentarian, about her film and how mental health is connected to beauty standards and cultural identity.

This episode was mixed by Jeanne Montalvo. 

ITT Staff Picks:

• Watch Raquel’s film “Some Girls” for a look into mental health of young Latina Americans.
• This op-ed on why Latinx people need better mental health support, via Teen Vogue.
• This piece on how one woman learned to embrace her Afro-Latina identity, from HipLatina. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy  
  

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