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Thinks mental health is major health concern for community, misconception of it as "feeling good." Endorses talk/behavioral therapy even if therapist doesn't share identity/experience.…

Talks about picking up burning incense, prayer (has altar for Virgin/mother earth), speaking to worry dolls. Mentions complications around finding a therapist that feels like a good fit. Discusses…

Through time as he learned about mental health for himself he recognizes its prevalence in family, mostly regarding mom and sister.

Shares surprise when he had high cholesterol despite exercising regularly. Notes higher prevalence among Latinx population. He "blames it on the tortillas."

Talks about how chamomile and mint were main staples for remedios that mother used. Also mentioned rubbing "parecera" oil on stomach to treat stomachaches in Guatemala.

Describes how mother would use basil, not as cooking herb, but medicinal herb. Can be placed in ear to treat ear infection

When wife's water broke during pregnancy, he called mom for medicinal suggestions, she prescribed teas with castor oil, cinnamon, and other ingredients.

Describes how mental health is seen as a "weakness" in community, something not being addressed. Contrasts to environment at DU

Describes major health concers as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Also discusses role of citizenship status, poverty, and insurance coverage as affecting healthcare access in…

Describes history of prescription drug abuse in family and how that influences his current distaste for medicine.