Multicultural Communities & Covid #3

Multicultural Communities & Covid #3

Healthy Mind Matters

Maria Shilaos discusses the COVID-19 challenges faced by Utah's multicultural communities with experts Nubia Pena, Byron Russell, and Ximen Cao.

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10:1726 Jul 2020

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Supporting Utah's Multicultural Communities Through COVID-19 Challenges

Our communities are resilient. Our communities are strong. Our communities are able to overcome this and, in highlighting how strong they are, it's important to help them paint a brighter picture for the assets that they bring to a community.

How did Utah's multicultural communities navigate the stormy waters of the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos dives into the unique struggles faced by these communities. She’s joined by experts Nubia Pena, Byron Russell, and Ximen Cao, who share their insights on overcoming barriers and challenges. The discussion touches on the emotional toll, the need for culturally relevant programming, and the importance of financial support for organizations that serve these communities.

They also explore the critical role of trusting reliable sources for information on resources and testing, while addressing discrimination and biases that these communities face. The resilience of Utah's multicultural communities shines through as they discuss the power of partnerships in fostering effective communication. Tune in to 'Healthy Mind Matters' for a heartfelt conversation that underscores the strength and determination of these communities in promoting mental health, emotional wellness, and addiction prevention.

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