May Is Mental Health Awareness Month – Let’s Grow Together as Families

May is a beautiful reminder that healing is possible—and it starts with conversations, connection, and care.

In our Hispanic culture, family is everything. We share meals, traditions, music, and laughter. But sometimes, behind the smiles, there’s stress, anxiety, or sadness that goes unspoken. It’s okay. Life can be overwhelming—but we don’t have to face it alone.

Mental health is about thriving, not just surviving. It’s about learning to pause, breathe, and ask: How am I really doing? It’s about creating safe spaces at home where our children, partners, and elders feel seen and heard.

Today’s world moves fast—technology, work, school, responsibilities. It’s easy to forget that our emotional well-being is just as important as any to-do list. When we take care of our minds, we strengthen our families.

At Hispanic Family Counseling, we’re here to walk beside you. Whether it’s through therapy, support groups, or simple tools to navigate everyday stress, we believe in your strength, your culture, and your ability to grow.

5 Simple Ways to Support Mental Health at Home:

1. Talk openly and often.
   Check in with your family members regularly—even a simple “How are you feeling today?” can make a big difference.

2. Practice family self-care.
   Go for a walk together, cook a healthy meal, or take a technology break as a family. Moments of rest bring everyone closer.

3. Create space for emotions.
   Let children and teens express how they feel without judgment. Naming emotions helps release them.

4. Stay connected to your roots.
   Music, traditions, storytelling, and spirituality are powerful tools for emotional resilience.

5. Ask for help when needed.
   Therapy is not only for crises—it's for growth, clarity, and emotional strength.

This May, let’s break the stigma and open the door to healing—together.
Because when one family member heals, we all grow stronger.

By: Sheila Burgos