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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... present , and future orientation material progress Present and future orientation V. Tolerance of differences V. Tolerance for similarities Emphasis on self - fulfillment , V. self - development Emphasis on interpersonal relationships ...
... present , and future orientation material progress Present and future orientation V. Tolerance of differences V. Tolerance for similarities Emphasis on self - fulfillment , V. self - development Emphasis on interpersonal relationships ...
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... present to their general practitioner with complaints of physical ailments . Most physical illnesses ( except hereditary ones ) have traditionally been socially and cultur- ally acceptable to the Japanese , whereas psychiatric ones have ...
... present to their general practitioner with complaints of physical ailments . Most physical illnesses ( except hereditary ones ) have traditionally been socially and cultur- ally acceptable to the Japanese , whereas psychiatric ones have ...
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... present . From this background we have Mexican Americans in the United States , still predominantly Catholic in affiliation , imbued with Mexican Catholic im- ages , symbols , and beliefs during their development , and living in commu ...
... present . From this background we have Mexican Americans in the United States , still predominantly Catholic in affiliation , imbued with Mexican Catholic im- ages , symbols , and beliefs during their development , and living in commu ...
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 |