Dulce Orozco is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Latina immigrant Therapist,
and speaker who works with people of color and from immigrant families. Because
of her personal and professional experience, she is fascinated by culture’s role in
our mental health and how we perceive ourselves.
Exploring Mental Health in Organ Transplantation Among Hispanic Populations
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:00pm
Organ transplantation is a life-saving intervention, but the journey from diagnosis to post-transplant recovery presents significant emotional and psychological challenges. Within Hispanic communities, this experience is further shaped by unique cultural, social, and systemic factors that influence how mental health is perceived, addressed, and treated throughout the transplant process. This webinar will examine the intersection of mental health and organ transplantation in Hispanic populations, highlighting key areas such as pre- and post-transplant psychological stressors, cultural beliefs and stigma surrounding mental health, barriers to accessing culturally sensitive care within transplant settings, the influence of Hispanic cultural values on mental health and transplant outcomes, and the mental health implications of persistent disparities in access to healthcare.