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Title Depression in Latinos : assessment, treatment, and prevention / Sergio A. Aguilar-Gaxiola, Thomas P. Gullotta, editors ; editorial research and assistance, Jessica M. Ramos, Cristina G. Magaña ; foreword by Pedro Ruiz
Published New York : Springer, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 329 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps
Series Issues in children's and families' lives, 1572-1981
Issues in children's and families' lives (Springer (Firm))
Contents Sociodemographic, epidemiological, linguistic, and cultural factors in depression in Latinos. The context of depression in Latinos in the United States / S.A. Aguilar-Gaxiola [and others] -- Latino population demographics, risk factors, and depression : a case study of the Mexican American prevalence and services survey / William A. Vega and William M. Sribney -- Descriptive epidemiology of depression in Latin America and Hispanics in the United States / Guilherme Borges [and others] -- Comorbidity : depression and substance abuse / Maria Elena Medina-Mora [and others] -- Cultural considerations in the diagnosis and classification of depression : the Hispanic perspective / Renato D. Alarcón -- Prevention, screening, assessment and diagnosis of depression. Prevention of depression in Latinos / John E. Pérez and Ricardo F. Muñoz -- Assessment of depression symptoms : self-report paper-and-pencil and computerized questionnaires / Gerardo M. González -- Diagnosis of depression among Latino children and adults / Antonio J. Polo and Steven R López -- Treatment of depression. Psychosocial treatments for depression with adult Latinos / Guillermo Bernal and Mae Lynn Reyes -- Pharmacological treatment of depression in Hispanic Americans / Alex J. Kopelowicz, Humberto Marin, and Michael W. Smith -- Community-based Interventions for depression / Jeanne Miranda -- Gender and life-cycle issues. Women and depression : the influence of gender in major depressive disorder / Maŕia Asunción Lara -- Depression in Latino children and adolescents : prevalence, prevention, and treatment / Guillermo Bernal and Jeannette Rosselló -- Epidemiology, assessment and treatment of depression in older Latinos / Ladson Hinton and Patricia A. Areán -- Epilogue
Summary Depression ranks as a leading mental health problem among Hispanic immigrants and their US-born children. And a wide array of issues - starting with the widespread stereotype of the "illegal immigrant"--Makes the Latino experience of this condition differ from that of any other group. Depression in Latinos consolidates the conceptual, diagnostic, and clinical knowledge base on this salient topic, providing coverage from prevalence to prevention, from efficient screening to effective interventions. In this concise yet comprehensive volume, leading clinicians, researchers, and academics offer extensive research and clinical findings, literature reviews (e.g., an in-depth chapter on the Mexican American Prevalence and Services Survey), and insights gathered from first-hand experience in clinical practice. Perceptive information is offered on the most urgent and complex issues on depression in this diverse and dynamic population, including: (1) the impact language, culture, and societal factors have on depression and its diagnosis; (2) the most relevant assessment instruments; (3) how depression manifests among Latino children, youth, and seniors as well as in Latinas; (4) the relationship between depression and substance abuse; (5) the most effective evidence-based treatment methods; and (6) the efficacy of interventions for depression at the community level
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Hispanic Americans -- Mental health
Depression, Mental -- United States
Depressive Disorder -- ethnology
Depressive Disorder -- therapy
Hispanic or Latino -- psychology
PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Depression.
SELF-HELP -- Mood Disorders.
SELF-HELP -- Depression.
Hispanic Americans -- psychology -- United States.
Hispanic Americans -- Mental health.
Depression, Mental -- United States.
Depressive Disorder -- ethnology -- United States.
Depressive Disorder -- therapy -- United States.
Depression, Mental
Hispanic Americans -- Mental health
SUBJECT United States
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
Author Aguilar-Gaxiola, Sergio.
Gullotta, Thomas P., 1948-
ISBN 9780387785127
0387785124
9780387785110
0387785116