Giving Compass' Take:

• One Day at a Time depicts a Latinx woman coping with mental illness, inviting dialogue about mental health in the Latinx community through representation.

• What other gaps exist in representation on TV? How can philanthropy help Latinx people access mental health services? 

• Representation matters onscreen and in democracy. Find out how philanthropy can help to ensure the Latinx community is counted in Census 2020.

One Day at a Time provides us with quick punchlines and light-hearted moments of a 21st-century Latinx family. But it also takes a closer look at how one family deals with the struggles of mental health.

The Netflix sitcom (a remake of the 1975 show) comes at a time where representation is strongly needed. It also presents current social issues like immigration, gun rights, and LGBTQ+ issues in a way that TV has never show Latinxs address. The creators strive to develop these narratives sensitively, and also showcase the main character's journey to understanding her mental health.

Penelope's sensitive and relatable story can hopefully inspire a broader conversation in the Latinx community to break stigmas around mental health.

The writers portray struggles with mental health in a way to provoke more dialogue around the taboo subject in the Latinx community. Cultural factors like religious beliefs, family dynamics, and generational divides can make it difficult to talk openly about mental illness — and might influence how families interact, cope, and ask for help.

Read the full article One Day at a Time by Chelsea Candelario at Mashable.