Culture, Ethnicity, and Mental IllnessAlbert Gaw American Psychiatric Press, 1993 - 640 pages The book provides a cultural framework in the psychiatric care of a variety of groups in the United States, including African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, women, elderly people, and gay men and lesbians. Eight glossaries of ethnic terms, including foreign language characters, are included. |
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... patients and incorporates life stresses and physical and psychological reactions . For most of our patients , we have recommended open - ended , long - term supportive therapy . This format emphasizes regular , predictable contact ...
... patients and incorporates life stresses and physical and psychological reactions . For most of our patients , we have recommended open - ended , long - term supportive therapy . This format emphasizes regular , predictable contact ...
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... patients . During hospitalization , an effort should be made to review any treatment the patient may have received ... patients is an excellent ( if not the best ) way to pro- vide follow - up care for these patients . The development ...
... patients . During hospitalization , an effort should be made to review any treatment the patient may have received ... patients is an excellent ( if not the best ) way to pro- vide follow - up care for these patients . The development ...
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... patients about sexual matters , financial background , material that might be disrespectful to the clinician , and ... patients and their families . One of the primary con- cerns for clinicians is the degree of acculturation of the ...
... patients about sexual matters , financial background , material that might be disrespectful to the clinician , and ... patients and their families . One of the primary con- cerns for clinicians is the degree of acculturation of the ...
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Theoretical Considerations | 3 |
Practical Considerations | 49 |
Simons M D M A | 75 |
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American Psychiatric Press Review of Psychiatry, Volume 12 Michelle B. Riba,Allan Tasman No preview available - 1993 |
Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients: A Practical Guide Freddy A. Paniagua No preview available - 2005 |