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LIS 4060 6.4.1 Reference Interview Demo: College Student

Interview with Ada Torres from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.

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.