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Yesenia Barrios

Yesenia Barrios is a freelance writer in New York City who specializes in mental health issues and immigration.

Yesenia's Latest Articles

As Third Places Disappear, NYC Teens Claim a Fifth Avenue Library as Their Own

The remodeled library’s Teen Center helps youth combat isolation and loneliness by connecting with each other

Latino Next-Gens Face Off With Parents in Cultural Divide Over Mental Health

The Latino community, which faces continual stress and anxiety from racism and immigration issues, is one of the groups least served by mental health professionals.