Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas [electronic resource] : Resilience Research and Theory /
Romero, Andrea J.author.
Edwards, Lisa M.author.
Bauman, Sheri.author.
Ritter, Marissa K.author.
Since the 1960s, in comparison to other ethnic and gender groups , a higher rate of depression and suicide ideation has been documented for Latina girls. This Brief offers a concise summary of contemporary research on this critical topic. Among the considerations are the influence of bullying, families, immigration, and culture on Latina adolescent mental health. Presenting cutting-edge multiracial feminist frameworks for new and existing empirical findings, this book serves to guide the future research agenda on this topic. Clinical recommendations are also included.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
La Llorona Calling: The Epidemic of Latina Adolescent Depressive Symptoms and Suicidality -- What Drove Her to Do It? Theories of Depression and Suicide -- Latina Adolescent Resilience Rooted within Cultural Strengths -- Risk Factors for Latina Adolescents' Mental Health and Well-being -- Reclaiming Malintzin: Healing and Preventing Latina Adolescent Depression and Suicide.
Since the 1960s, in comparison to other ethnic and gender groups , a higher rate of depression and suicide ideation has been documented for Latina girls. This Brief offers a concise summary of contemporary research on this critical topic. Among the considerations are the influence of bullying, families, immigration, and culture on Latina adolescent mental health. Presenting cutting-edge multiracial feminist frameworks for new and existing empirical findings, this book serves to guide the future research agenda on this topic. Clinical recommendations are also included.
Clinical psychology.
Social work.
Psychotherapy   .
Families.
Families-Social aspects.
Public health.
Clinical Psychology.
Social Work.
Psychotherapy.
Family.
Public Health.
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