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 130
... relationship must exist between the bilingual worker and the psychiatrist . Depending on the background of the bilingual worker , it is possible that such a relationship will not be easily or rapidly established . Especially if the ...
... relationship must exist between the bilingual worker and the psychiatrist . Depending on the background of the bilingual worker , it is possible that such a relationship will not be easily or rapidly established . Especially if the ...
Page 322
... relationship with a young man who was an only son and who was extremely close to his mother . Although her boyfriend was in his late 20s , he continued to live at home and was treated indulgently by his mother . Ms. D. felt that her ...
... relationship with a young man who was an only son and who was extremely close to his mother . Although her boyfriend was in his late 20s , he continued to live at home and was treated indulgently by his mother . Ms. D. felt that her ...
Page 558
... relationships must ultimately be considered in the context of the dominant culture . Support for relationships from family mem- bers is often not present . Raising children in a gay or lesbian relationship can be difficult because of ...
... relationships must ultimately be considered in the context of the dominant culture . Support for relationships from family mem- bers is often not present . Raising children in a gay or lesbian relationship can be difficult because of ...
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 |