Una historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mental

04/02/24 • 27 min

Los segmentos 'Rompe el Estigma' son episodios que resaltan los desafíos y fortalezas de la salud mental desde la perspectiva de defensores de la salud mental. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnosticada con EM en la infancia y el diagnóstico de salud mental que siguió. Como latina de primera generación, habla sobre cómo eran las citas médicas con sus padres de habla hispana, aclara malentendidos y cómo suena la toxicidad positiva, y expresa cómo nuestra comunidad puede apoyar a otros. ¡Sintoniza para aprender y conectar! ¡Pronto llegará el episodio en español!

Conoce a Crystal siguiéndola en las redes sociales @crystalbedoya y revisando sus características a continuación:

Invisibilidad de la discapacidad por esclerosis múltiple

LA EXPERIENCIA HISPANA/LATINX CON LA MS

Encuentre un terapeuta en nuestro directorio: https://latinxtherapy.com/

Conoce a Crystal siguiéndola en las redes sociales @crystalbedoya y revisando sus características a continuación:

Invisibilidad de la discapacidad por esclerosis múltiple

LA EXPERIENCIA HISPANA/LATINX CON LA MS

Encuentre un terapeuta en nuestro directorio: https://latinxtherapy.com/

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A Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health

Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medical appointments were with her Spanish-speaking parents, clarifies misconceptions and what toxic positivity can sound like and expresses how our community can support others. Tune in to learn and connect! Spanish episode coming soon.

Get to know Crystal by following her on social media @crystalbedoya and checking out her features below:

Refinery 29: How Dancing to Latin Hits Helps Me Navigate My Multiple Sclerosis

Healthgrades

Everyday Health: Young Latina With MS Finds Community via Social Media

British Vogue: “It Can Be Very Isolating”: What It’s Really Like Living With MS

Podcasts: The Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista Podcast: Multiple Sclerosis & Diversity Ft. Crystal Bedoya'

To find a therapist, check out the Latinx Therapy directory.

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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI)

In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/

Learn more about PSI and its program bridging the gap in perinatal mental health services for LatinX communities The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at @postpartumsupportinternational, @psi_alianzenespanial, and @pmhapoc.

Our guests:

Karla is the manager of the Spanish hotline and volunteer coordinates in Spanish speaking countries, facilitator of Perinatal support meeting in Spanish and is one of the speakers of the Postpartum Support International training, & contact her at [email protected]. She also owns her private practice @yerba.buena.wellness

Xochitl is the Alliance Spanish Cultural Program Manager of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at PSI. YouTube Channel: @postpartumvideo

To find a therapist, check out the Latinx Therapy directory at latinxtherapy.com