(G-3) Barriers to Mental Health Care for Hispanic Mothers

Monday, March 9, 2026

10:30am - 11:30am ET

Location: Meeting Room 5

Poster Presenter(s)

LR

Luisanna Reinoso, n/a

Bronx, New York

Co-author(s)

Mara Podvey, PhD, OTR, PMH-C, FAOTA (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
Seton Hall University
West Caldwell, New Jersey
RT

Rebecca Trenz, PhD

Associate Professor, Psychology
Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York
Kaitlin Brooks, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor and Speech-Language Pathologist
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York

Author(s)

DM

Debora Martinez
AC

Alyssa Catania

Student Scholar
Mercy University

Co-author(s)

FS

Francine M. Seruya, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, FAOTA

Program Director occupational Therapy
Mercy University
Somers, New York

Hispanic mothers’ ability to access and receive adequate mental health care is greatly impacted by personal, cultural, and provider-related barriers. Addressing existing barriers such as stigma, language differences, cultural relevance, mental health literacy, education, and resources can improve the availability of culturally sensitive care for these women. Improvements in these areas can ultimately enhance maternal mental health outcomes.