The Equity for Latinx-Hispanic Healthy Aging Lab at UCLA

🇺🇸🕊️ En este Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day), honramos y agradecemos a los veteranos y a quienes hicieron el máximo sacrificio por nuestras comunidades y nuestro país. Su servicio, valentía y dedicación nunca serán olvidados.

Si tiene la oportunidad de tomar el día libre, aproveche este tiempo para descansar y recargar energías. El descanso es esencial para la salud mental y el bienestar general. Desconectarse del trabajo, pasar tiempo en la naturaleza, hacer ejercicio y convivir con seres queridos puede ayudar a reducir el estrés y fortalecer el bienestar emocional y mental. 💚🧠

🇺🇸🕊️ This Memorial Day, we honor and thank our veterans and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our communities and our country. Their service, courage, and dedication will never be forgotten.

If you have the opportunity to take the day off, use this time to rest and recharge. Rest is essential for mental health and overall well-being. Disconnecting from work, spending time in nature, exercising, and connecting with loved ones can help reduce stress and support emotional and mental wellness. 💚🧠

✨ New Blog Alert ✨

🧠💚 How Does an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Affect Mental Health in Latino and Hispanic Families? 💚🧠

An Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD) diagnosis affects more than memory. It can impact the emotional well-being of the entire family.

In many Latino and Hispanic households, caregiving is often shared among family members because of strong cultural values like familismo. While caring for loved ones can bring families closer together, it can also lead to stress, anxiety, sadness, burnout, and emotional overwhelm for both caregivers and people living with dementia.

✨ In today’s blog, we explore:
👨‍👩‍👧 How caregiving responsibilities can affect mental health and stress levels
💭 The connection between ADRD, depression, anxiety, and emotional health
🫂 How social support, communication, and community resources can help families cope
🌎 Why culturally sensitive and bilingual support matters for Latino and Hispanic communities

Research shows that caregivers who feel emotionally supported by family, friends, and community resources often experience less stress and better mental health outcomes. Open conversations about dementia and mental health can help families feel less alone and more empowered to seek support.
At ELHA, we believe caring for brain health also means caring for the emotional health of caregivers, families, and communities. 💚

💭 Food for Thought:
1️⃣ What are small ways caregiving can be shared so one person is not overwhelmed?
2️⃣ How can communities help reduce stress for caregivers and families dealing with ADRD?
🔎 Read the full blog at our link in bio!

Para este , hablemos sobre tener conversaciones de salud mental con nuestras familias latinas. 🧠❤️
Estas conversaciones son difíciles. Las normas culturales, el estigma, la vergüenza y el silencio han hecho de este un tema tabú por generaciones. Pero nosotras/os podemos ser quienes cambiemos eso con suavidad.
Aquí hay 6 consejos para hacerlo un poco más fácil:
1️⃣ Explore su propia salud mental primero.
2️⃣ Sepa por qué quiere tener esta conversación con su familia.
3️⃣ Póngase a usted mismo primero, este es su viaje de sanación.
4️⃣ Aprenda sobre la terapia para que pueda explicarla más fácilmente.
5️⃣ Esté preparado/a para la conversación, guíe con amor y humildad.
6️⃣ Tenga siempre un plan de cuidado posterior.
Su viaje de sanación es importante. 💪🏽🌿
Aprenda más en “4 consejos para hablar con sus padres latinos sobre la salud mental” 💻

For this , let’s talk about having mental health conversations with our Latinx families. 🧠❤️
These conversations are tough. Cultural norms, stigma, shame, and silence have made this a taboo topic for generations. But we can be the ones to gently change that.
Here are 6 tips to make it a little easier:
1️⃣ Explore your own mental health first.
2️⃣ Know why you want to have this conversation with family.
3️⃣ Put yourself first, this is your healing journey.
4️⃣ Learn about therapy so you can explain it easier.
5️⃣ Be prepared for the conversation, lead with love and humility.
6️⃣ Always have an aftercare plan.
Your healing journey matters. 💪🏽🌿
Learn more on “4 Tips for Talking to Your Latino Parents About Mental Health” 💻
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✨ Join Us for a Special Longevity Webinar! ✨

🗓️ May 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT
📍 Via Zoom
🔑 Meeting ID: 932 1046 7199
🔒 Passcode: 312567
📞 Join by Phone: 1-646-876-9923
🔗 Or, Click the link in bio!

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to live to 100+? 🌿🧠 Join us as we explore the science of longevity, lessons from current research, and everyday healthy habits that may support healthy aging and brain health. We’ll also discuss the role genetics can play in how we age and what factors may help promote a longer, healthier life.
Whether you’re interested in wellness, aging, brain health, or caring for loved ones, this conversation is for you 💙

Tag a friend or family member who would love this topic and join us live!

En muchas comunidades latinas e hispanas, el estrés y la ansiedad se sienten en el cuerpo antes que en las palabras 💛
“Me duele el cuerpo.”
“Tengo mucho cansancio.”
“Los nervios.”
“Se me hace un n**o en el estómago.”

La ansiedad no solo vive en la mente, también vive en el cuerpo 🧠
El estrés crónico por migración, presión económica, trauma, discriminación y responsabilidades familiares puede manifestarse como tensión, fatiga, dolores, problemas de sueño y malestar físico.

Por eso prácticas somáticas como la respiración consciente, el movimiento suave y el grounding pueden ayudar a regular el sistema nervioso y devolverle al cuerpo una sensación de seguridad 🌿

Sanar no siempre empieza hablando. A veces empieza escuchando al cuerpo.

In many Latino and Hispanic communities, stress and anxiety are often felt in the body before they are spoken 💛
“My body hurts.”
“I’m very tired.”
“The nerves.”
“I feel a knot in my stomach.”

Anxiety does not only live in the mind, it also lives in the body 🧠
Chronic stress tied to immigration, financial pressure, trauma, discrimination, and caregiving can show up physically as tension, fatigue, headaches, sleep issues, and stomach pain.

That is why somatic practices like grounding, breathwork, and gentle movement can help regulate the nervous system and reconnect the body to safety 🌿

Healing does not always begin with talking. Sometimes it begins with listening to the body.

✨ New Blog Alert ✨

🧠❤️ Culturally Rooted Mental Health Practices ❤️🧠

Mental health is not only shaped by therapy or medication. In many Latino and Hispanic communities, healing is also rooted in culture, family, spirituality, and connection. Yet because of stigma, pressure to stay strong, or limited access to culturally responsive care, emotional struggles are often carried silently.

At ELHA, we believe mental health conversations should honor the cultural values, traditions, and lived experiences that already support resilience in our communities.

✨ In today’s blog, we explore:
🌿 What culturally rooted mental health practices are and why they matter
🤝 How familismo, pláticas, spirituality, and community connection can support emotional well-being
🧠 How chronic stress and isolation can impact both mental and brain health over time
⚖️ Why culturally and linguistically responsive care is essential for Latino and Hispanic communities

💬 Mental health resources in Los Angeles that provide culturally affirming support and help reduce stigma

Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Healing is strongest when people feel seen, understood, and connected to their culture, language, and community.

By embracing both cultural traditions and accessible mental health support, we can help create healthier futures for ourselves, our families, and future generations.

💭 Food for Thought:
1️⃣ What cultural practices or traditions help you feel emotionally grounded and supported?
2️⃣ How can we create safer spaces for conversations about mental health in Latino and Hispanic communities?