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 62
... prevalence rates of mental disorders in the island would exceed those documented on the mainland . The results surprisingly showed that prevalence rates for most disorders among respondents in Puerto Rico were not different from those ...
... prevalence rates of mental disorders in the island would exceed those documented on the mainland . The results surprisingly showed that prevalence rates for most disorders among respondents in Puerto Rico were not different from those ...
Page 263
... prevalence rates than males , except for suicide , where males and older people predominate . 6. Oldest sons and youngest daughters have higher rates of mental illness . 7. Neurosis , suicide , and psychophysiological reactions , but ...
... prevalence rates than males , except for suicide , where males and older people predominate . 6. Oldest sons and youngest daughters have higher rates of mental illness . 7. Neurosis , suicide , and psychophysiological reactions , but ...
Page 268
... rates between the sexes . For major depressive disorder , the lifetime prevalence rates were 8.8 % for the metropolitan Taipei city sample , 16.8 % for the small town sample , and 9.7 % for the rural village sample . Higher prevalence rates ...
... rates between the sexes . For major depressive disorder , the lifetime prevalence rates were 8.8 % for the metropolitan Taipei city sample , 16.8 % for the small town sample , and 9.7 % for the rural village sample . Higher prevalence rates ...
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Theoretical Considerations | 3 |
Practical Considerations | 49 |
Simons M D M A | 75 |
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Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients: A Practical Guide Freddy A. Paniagua No preview available - 2005 |