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Most practices serving Spanish-speaking clients are still using whatever interpretation option is easiest to access. Here's why that's worth revisiting. 

Section 1557 of the ACA requires federally funded mental health providers to offer free language access to LEP patients — but the law leaves unanswered what truly equivalent care looks like. 

A look at the legislative developments shaping language access for the 25.7 million Americans with limited English proficiency — and what that means for healthcare providers. 

A reflection on cultural identity, the silence around mental health in Latino communities, and some questions worth sitting with for providers who want to serve them well.

In August 2025, the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) conducted the first-ever Global Workforce Survey of Healthcare Interpreters. The results were published last week, making this one of the most recent and comprehensive portraits of the profession available. 

Millions of Spanish-speaking patients in the U.S. struggle to access mental health care due to language barriers, leading to poorer clinical outcomes, compliance risks, and lost opportunities for providers. This article explores how limited English proficiency (LEP) impacts care delivery and why language access is not just a social issue, but a critical component of modern mental health practice.