Latina/o American Health and Mental Health: Practices and Challenges
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Minority Studies, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Health
| Author: | Leticia Arellano-Morales Ph.D., Erica T. Sosa | ISBN: | 9781440854903 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | February 16, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Leticia Arellano-Morales Ph.D., Erica T. Sosa |
| ISBN: | 9781440854903 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | February 16, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
Essential reading for health and mental health administrators, community agencies, and policy makers as well as students and general interest readers, this book details the state of the physical and mental health of many Latina/o American groups.
• Examines the prevalence of psychological disorders and chronic physical diseases among various Latina/o groups in the U.S.
• Reviews culture-specific treatments and community efforts to improve mental health
• Discusses spiritual and indigenous practices such as Curanderismo, Santeria, and Espiritismo and their applications to health and mental health
• Provides recommendations for eliminating barriers to health and mental health care for individuals belonging to Latina/o groups
Essential reading for health and mental health administrators, community agencies, and policy makers as well as students and general interest readers, this book details the state of the physical and mental health of many Latina/o American groups.
• Examines the prevalence of psychological disorders and chronic physical diseases among various Latina/o groups in the U.S.
• Reviews culture-specific treatments and community efforts to improve mental health
• Discusses spiritual and indigenous practices such as Curanderismo, Santeria, and Espiritismo and their applications to health and mental health
• Provides recommendations for eliminating barriers to health and mental health care for individuals belonging to Latina/o groups
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