Beyond the Silence: Understanding Suicide in Latino Community
Where and when
Thisesentation,
Beyond the Silence: Understanding Suicide in Latino Communities, led by Diane Arms. , explores suicide in the Latino Community.
Beyond the Silence: Understanding Suicide prevention in Latino Communities explores the unique cultural, social, and systemic factors that influence suicide risk, mental health, and help-seeking behaviors within Latino communities. This training examines the impact of stigma, family dynamics, immigration stress, trauma, language barriers, and access to care while highlighting the strengths and resilience found within Latino cultures. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of warning signs, protective factors, and culturally responsive strategies to support prevention, intervention, and compassionate conversations around suicide and mental health.
This webinar is designed for caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community providers seeking to strengthen their ability to support grieving children and teens impacted by suicide loss. By increasing understanding and building confidence in these conversations, participants will be better equipped to foster connection, resilience, and healing during one of the most challenging experiences a young person can face.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is open to anyone interested in suicide prevention, including but not limited to behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, community organizations, educators, and coalition members. CEs will be provided.
Date & Time: August 13th, 2026 at 9:00am to 10:30am
📍 Location: Virtual
About the Speaker
Diane Arms is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Arms Avanza Consulting, where she partners with healthcare and nonprofit organizations to strengthen systems, expand behavioral health services, and develop leaders, particularly in Latino and underserved communities. With a background in clinical psychology from The University of Texas at El Paso, Diane has led integrated care initiatives, cross-sector collaborations, and systems change efforts across the country. A Fellow of the American Leadership Forum, graduate of the Mujeres de HACE and board member of El Centro de Corazón, she is passionate about advancing culturally grounded approaches to mental health, substance use, and community care.
