Name
Bridging Cultures: A Systematic Review of Integrated Behavioral Health for Spanish-Speaking Latinx Communities
Date & Time
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Description

The Spanish-speaking Latinx community is the fastest growing immigrant group in the U.S., creating a significant demand for culturally sensitive healthcare and behavioral health services. However, there are disparities in access and quality of care, especially in behavioral health, with a large portion of the population facing trauma and mental health challenges. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is a collaborative approach that combines primary and behavioral health services, offering a holistic, person-centered model that could address these needs. This systematic review aims to explore the real-world implementation of IBH within the Spanish-speaking Latinx population, identifying gaps and advocating for the integration of these services in primary care settings to better support this underserved community.

Speakers
Yrmalis Nieves Rios, Student, University of West Florida, DeFuniak Springs, FL
Melissa Welch PhD, LMFT, Associate Program Director, Behavioral Health Director, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, Freeport, FL
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Research and evaluation, Underserved populations such as LGBTQ+
Session Type
Poster
SIG or Committee
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
Objective 1
Identify the key barriers to behavioral health access for the Spanish-speaking Latinx population and how Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) can address these challenges.
Objective 2
Evaluate the effectiveness of IBH models in providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care for Spanish-speaking Latinx individuals.
Objective 3
Propose strategies for successfully implementing IBH services in primary care settings to improve mental health outcomes for underserved communities.
Content Reference 1

O’Loughlin, K., Donovan, E. K., Radcliff, Z., Ryan, M., & Rybarczyk, B. (2019). Using Integrated Behavioral Healthcare to Address Behavioral Health Disparities in Underserved Populations. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 5(4), 374–389. https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000213

Content Reference 2

Myerholtz, L., Roberts, C., Ross Dew, K., McClester-Brown, M., & Castro, G. (2022). Interprofessional Team Based Learning to Enhance Behavioral Health Care for Latinx Patients: Results of a Teleconsultation Program. Families Systems & Health, 40(4), 519–525. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000741

Content Reference 3

Martyr, M. A., Kivlighan, D. M., & Ali, S. R. (2019). The Role of Telepsychology Training Clinics in Addressing Health Disparities With Rural Latinx Immigrant Communities. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 5(4), 346–354. https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000208

Content Reference 4

Eghaneyan, B. H., Killian, M. O., & Sanchez, K. (2023). The Integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Hispanic/Latino Patients with Depression and Comorbid PTSD. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 50(1), 95–107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-022-09824-1

Content Reference 5

Zhou, B. Y., & Kole, J. (2022). Assessing Knowledge and Experience of Integrated Behavioral Health among Patients with Limited English Proficiency at a Diverse, Urban Federally Qualified Health Center. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 24(5), 1237–1244. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01319-z