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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Page 471
... population in 1988 was receiving public assistance income ( Departamento Servicios Sociales 1988 ) . The median age of the population in 1986 was 28 . The percentage of the population younger than 15 years of age was 27.8 % , and 9.9 ...
... population in 1988 was receiving public assistance income ( Departamento Servicios Sociales 1988 ) . The median age of the population in 1986 was 28 . The percentage of the population younger than 15 years of age was 27.8 % , and 9.9 ...
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... population and to recognize the unique place that these individuals usually hold in their families and cultures of ... population ( Angel and Hogan 1991 ) . Each population of ethnic elders is composed of several groups with diverse cul ...
... population and to recognize the unique place that these individuals usually hold in their families and cultures of ... population ( Angel and Hogan 1991 ) . Each population of ethnic elders is composed of several groups with diverse cul ...
Page 518
... population , Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders include more than 20 different ethnic groups , with or- igins in East Asia , Southeast Asia , the Indian subcontinent , Polynesia , Melanesia , and Micronesia . Six percent of this ...
... population , Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders include more than 20 different ethnic groups , with or- igins in East Asia , Southeast Asia , the Indian subcontinent , Polynesia , Melanesia , and Micronesia . Six percent of this ...
Contents
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 |