"One cannot make it alone": experiences of a community faith-based initiative to support latino mental health

Latinos encounter structural and cultural barriers that hinder their ability to access mental health services, often turning to faith-based organizations for support. This grounded theory study aimed to analyze the impact of a faith-based mental health literacy program on Latino mental health. Qualitative interviews were used to generate data and results were evaluated through social constructivism and intersectionality lenses. Findings demonstrated that the impact of the program extended past the individual level to the family and community level, ultimately enhancing mental health literacy, improving parenting practices, breaking intergenerational stigma, and promoting engagement with formal mental health services.