Handbook of mental health and acculturation in Asian American families / [edited by] Nhi-Ha Trinh ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Trinh, Nhi-Ha.

Series:

Current clinical psychiatry.

Current clinical psychiatry

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asian Americans--Mental health.

Asian Americans.

Asian Americans--Mental health services.

Acculturation--United States.

Acculturation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2009.

Other Title:

Mental health and acculturation in Asian American families

Place of Publication:

New York : Humana Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Asian Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the United States. When Asian immigrants arrive in the United States, they regularly encounter a vast number of difficulties integrating themselves into their new culture. In Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families, distinguished researchers and clinicians discuss the process of acculturation for individuals and their families, addressing the mental health needs of Asian Americans and thoroughly examining the acculturative process, its common stressors, and characteristics associated with resiliency. This first-of-its-kind, multi-dimensional title synthesizes current acculturation research, while presenting those concepts within a clinical framework. In addition to providing an in-depth look at both past and present research and offering directions for future topics to explore, the book also offers a range of practical tools such as research scales to measure levels of acculturation, interview techniques, and clinical approaches for special populations including children, the elderly, and their families. Thought-provoking and informative, Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families will enhance the understanding of the clinical and sociocultural problems Asian Americans face, providing clinicians with all the necessary insights to better care for their patients.

Contents:

Research on Acculturation in Asian American Mental Health

Acculturation: Measurements and Review of Findings

Theories and Research on Acculturation and Enculturation Experiences among Asian American Families

Strengthening Intergenerational/Intercultural Ties in Immigrant Families (SITIF): A Parenting Intervention to Bridge the Chinese American Intergenerational Acculturation Gap

Acculturation: Recommendations for Future Research

Clinical Insights on Acculturation in Asian American Mental Health

The Impact of Immigration and Acculturation on the Mental Health of Asian Americans: Overview of Epidemiology and Clinical Implications

Assessing Asian American Family Acculturation in Clinical Settings: Guidelines and Recommendations for Mental Health Professionals

The A-B-C in Clinical Practice with Southeast Asians: Basic Understanding of Migration and Resettlement History

Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian American Children and Adolescents

Acculturation and Asian American Elderly

Clinical Insights from Working with Immigrant Asian Americans and Their Families: Focus on Acculturation Stressors

Conclusion

Erratum.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-98157-5

9786611981570

1-60327-437-5

OCLC:

311306729