Can community-led initiatives bridge Minnesota's Latino mental health gap?
While Minnesota’s Latino population surged by nearly 38% from 2010 to 2020, the mental health system has not kept pace.
¿Pueden las iniciativas comunitarias cerrar la brecha de salud mental para los latinos en Minnesota?
Aunque la población latina de Minnesota aumentó casi un 38% entre 2010 y 2020, el sistema de salud mental no ha logrado mantenerse al día.
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