Latinx

Why Is Terminology Important? 
Latino” is masculine, and “Latina” is feminine. “Latin@” means “Latino” and “Latina” “Latinx” is a gender-neutral term for all genders. Different groups advocate for the use of “Latino,” “Latina,” Latine” “Latino/a,” “Latin@,” and/or “Latinx” (de Ons, 2017). Use the terminology your audience prefers.

Finding the most fitting words to use in a greeting or salutation can be difficult because there are no set rules. Pan-ethnic expressions are still frequently used to represent larger groups, although selecting the right one can be difficult. Always try to find out whom you’re dealing with before offering a referral; therefore, for all people to feel accepted, more effort must be made

Reference: de Onís, C. M. (2017). What’s in an “x”? An exchange about the politics of “Latinx.” Chiricú Journal: Latina/o Literatures, Arts, and Cultures, 1(2), 78–91. https://doi.org/10.2979/chiricu.1.2.07

Resources
Therapy For Latinx: A Database Of Therapists Who Either Identify As Latinx Or Have Worked Closely With Latinx Communities And Understand Their Needs. The Website Is Available In English And Spanish And Offers Other Helpful Tools And Resources. Source: HHS.Gov U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services

SPANISH CLINICAL LANGUAGE GUIDE A LIST OF CLINICAL TERMINOLOGY

Latino Social Workers Organization

Latino Coalition For A Healthy California

NAMI’s Compartiendo Esperanza Is A Three-Part Video Series That Explores The Journey Of Mental Wellness In Hispanic/Latinx Communities Through Dialogue, Storytelling And A Guided Discussion On The Following Topics:

• Youth And Mental Wellness: “Sanando Juntos”/“Healing Together”
• Community Leaders And Mental Wellness: “Las Raíces De Nuestra Sanación”/“The Roots Of Our Healing”
• Latinx Families And Mental Wellness: “La Mesa”/“The Table”