The American Latino : psychodynamic perspectives on culture and mental health issues / edited by Salman Akhtar and Solange Margery Bertoglia.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Akhtar, Salman, 1946 July 31- editor.

Bertoglia, Solange Margery, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic Americans--Social conditions.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Americans--Mental health.

Hispanic Americans--Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<span><span>This book focuses upon the culture of the Hispanic population in the United States and seeks to replace stereotypes with portrayals based upon factual information. The scope of the material covered includes the topics of ethnic identity, gender roles, religion and spirituality, family resilience, and the joys of leading a bicultural life. </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span>

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter One: A Brief History of Latino Immigration to the United States; Chapter Two: Child-Rearing by Latino Immigrants; Chapter Three: Latino Ethnic Identity; Chapter Four: Latino Gender Roles; Chapter Five: The Role of Religion and Spirituality among Latinos; Chapter Six: Passion, Morality, and Resilience in Movies about Latino Immigrants; Chapter Seven: Help-Seeking Behavior and Access to Mental Health Care; Chapter Eight: Mental Health and Psychosocial Risks in Latino Youth

Chapter Nine: Individual and Sociocultural Dynamics in the Treatment of Latino PatientsChapter Ten: On Being a Latino Psychotherapist in the United States; Selected References; Index; About the Contributors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: American Latino : psychodynamic perspectives on culture and mental health issues.