Authors Daskalska, Nelson, Smith, and Young published their study titled, “Access to mental health care for Black and Latino teens with anxiety and depression: a qualitative study” in the journal Discover Mental Health (April 2025). The team conducted qualitative interviews with ten key-informants on the topic. Using thematic analysis, six themes were developed: (1) Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) First points of contact, (3) Preferences for mental health professional characteristics, (4) Adequate care: Culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed, and family-centered, (5) Community awareness of mental health and resources available, (6) Availability of mental health services.