Latinx Mental Health: From Surviving to Thriving (Higher Education: Latinx Individuals Luchando for Higher Education)

Espinoza et al. / IGI Global / October 2022


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This chapter focuses on the history and educational experiences of current and past Latinx students. It helps understand governmental policies and systemic barriers that Latinx students and faculty face in the education system. This chapter provides information regarding higher education by highlighting the different experiences of first-generation college students. Authors help identify multicultural considerations when working with Latinx students both in higher education and in the counseling space. Lastly, the authors focus on future directions and resources to support and better help Latinx students create a pipeline towards higher education.