Download or read book Asian American High School Students Views on Mental Health and the Use of Mental Health Services written by Maricar Cabatuando and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Numerous years of research show there are racial and ethnic disparities in the quality, access, use, and completion of mental health services (MHS). The National Institute of Mental Health reports one in five individuals between the ages of 13 and 18 have or will have a serious mental condition and that half of all cases begin by the age of 14 (n.d.). In addition, half of all students 14 years of age or older with mental illness drop out of high school. According to the American Psychiatric Association, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the least likely populations to seek help for mental health issues (2007). The purpose of this study was to research the affect Asian American students' personal histories had on their willingness to seek and use mental health services as many youth do not receive appropriate MHS and delayed treatment only makes the issues worse. A sample of 28 Asian American students, ages 14 to 18, who attended a high school in a middle- to upper-class California city completed questionnaires regarding their background information and experiences with mental health services. The researcher hypothesized that Asian American students who were raised in more traditional Asian homes and/or recently emigrated to America would hold more closed views on mental health issues and services (e.g., these issues are not discussed in public, they are kept personal and are addressed through the family). Statistical analysis suggested foreign-born students and students with foreign-born parents were more likely to seek and use services compared to US-born students and students with US-born parents. The data also suggested that as the participant's age and years spent living in the USA and California increased, his or her willingness to seek and use mental health services decreased.
Download or read book Mental Health written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mental Health of Asian Americans written by Stanley Sue and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1982-10-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has two objectives: to show that the research does not support the belief that Asians in the United States are well adjusted, and therefore, do not need mental health services; and, to show the effects of cultural differences between Americans and Asians in the recognition and treatment of mental health problems. The book has eight chapters which discuss the following subjects: why Asian Americans should be studied; patterns of disturbance and use of mental health services; cultural issues in recognizing symptoms and identifying disturbed persons; the Asian American family; personality, sex-role conflicts and ethnic identity; improving intervention and treatment; and future directions for Asian American mental health. In each chapter the author reviews and criticizes the research to date these subjects. The author's conclusions include: 1) the rate of mental disorders among Asian Americans has been underestimated; 2) the expression of symptoms is influenced by culture; and 3) the Asian American family has both positive and negative effects on mental health. While the author only briefly mentions the special problems of Asian American refugees, the mental health issues discussed in the book are applicable to all Asian American immigrants, including refugees.
Download or read book Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health written by Frederick T. Leong and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-of-its-kind, two-volume set examines physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that undermine—or support—healthy development in Asian American children. How do skin color, culture, racial and ethnic identities, politics, economics, and environment influence children's mental health and academic success? Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health spotlights these forces and more. This unique, two-volume work examines a wide range of factors that affect children, including family conditions and economic status, child abuse, substance abuse, gangs, and community stability, as well as prejudices such as the common expectation that Asian Americans are a "model minority" and their children "whiz kids." Since education is key to success, contributors consider the factors affecting Asian American children largely in the context of educational readiness and academic adjustment. However, the set is not limited to exploring problems. It also looks at factors that help Asian American children be mentally healthy, engaged, and successful at school and in later life. Volume one of the set explores development and context, while volume two looks at prevention and treatment.
Download or read book Asian American Mental Health written by Karen Kurasaki and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-08-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian American Mental Health is a state-of-the-art compendium of the conceptual issues, empirical literature, methodological approaches, and practice guidelines for conducting culturally informed assessments of Asian Americans, and for assessing provider cultural competency within individuals and systems. It is the first of its kind on Asian Americans. This volume draws upon the expertise of many of the leading experts in Asian American and multicultural mental health to provide a much needed resource for students and professionals in a wide range of disciplines including clinical psychology, medical anthropology, psychiatry, cross-cultural psychology, multicultural counseling, ethnic minority psychology, sociology, social work, counselor education, counseling psychology, and more.
Download or read book Cultural Considerations in Asian and Pacific Islander American Mental Health written by Harvette Grey and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In America's increasingly diverse society, it is imperative that mental health providers prioritize the development of their cultural competence to assure that they are equipped to meet the needs of their clients. Cultural Considerations in Asian and Pacific Islander American Mental Health offers a broad array of perspectives from clinicians and researchers actively working with racially/ethnically diverse populations. This book addresses psychosocial cultural issues that impact the mental health of the growing Asian American population. The book opens with the concept of what and who is an Asian American, as well as the myriad distinctions and differences among various Asian groups. Covered chapter topics include a historical overview of the diverse populations among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans; a discussion of the tensions and similarities between empirically supported treatments and cultural competence; Asian and Pacific Islander American elders and depression; and a psychodynamic perspective regarding the treatment of dual diagnosis with an Asian American client. This book is a must-read for mental health clinicians, students, community workers, school counselors, and nurses who work with diverse populations.
Download or read book Asian American Mental Health written by Karen Kurasaki and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian American Mental Health is a state-of-the-art compendium of the conceptual issues, empirical literature, methodological approaches, and practice guidelines for conducting culturally informed assessments of Asian Americans, and for assessing provider cultural competency within individuals and systems. It is the first of its kind on Asian Americans. This volume draws upon the expertise of many of the leading experts in Asian American and multicultural mental health to provide a much needed resource for students and professionals in a wide range of disciplines including clinical psychology, medical anthropology, psychiatry, cross-cultural psychology, multicultural counseling, ethnic minority psychology, sociology, social work, counselor education, counseling psychology, and more.
Download or read book Asian American Psychology written by Nita Tewari and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2009 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Attitudes Toward Mental Illness Among Asian College Students written by Kelvin Poon and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. Asians who have a diagnosis of mental illness are noted to present with severe psychiatric symptoms during inpatient hospitalization which can be resulted from barriers to mental health services or counseling. Stigma is an important barrier to recovery from any mental health disorders. There are limited studies in the United States examining attitudes toward mental illness among Asians. This grant proposal outlines a research study examining attitudes toward mental illness among Asian college students, potential grant funding, and plan for dissemination of the findings. This study is significant to nursing since increased knowledge is needed regarding the Asian American population and what their attitudes are towards the mentally ill. The study findings may better inform the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner how to engage and treat this population.
Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health written by Sumie Okazaki and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been significant advances in research on Asian American mental health within the past decade. This chapter discusses resources and strategies for conducting culturally responsive assessment and treatment with Asian Americans that highlight the theories and knowledge gained since the publication of the previous edition of this Handbook in 2000. The first section on assessment discusses race, immigration, and culture-related factors that affect the phenomenology of distress among Asian Americans. The second section on treatment discusses theories and evidence regarding factors that increase therapeutic credibility as well as the recent advances in applying evidence-based treatment with Asian Americans.
Download or read book Handbook of Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health written by National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Asian Americans written by Laura Uba and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2003-04-07 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This widely adopted text synthesizes an extensive body of research on Asian American personality development, identity, and mental health. Uba focuses on how ethnocultural factors interact with minority group status to shape the experiences of members of diverse Asian American groups. Cultural values and norms shared by many Asian Americans are examined and common sources of stress described, including racial discrimination and immigrant and refugee experiences. Rates of mental health problems in Asian American communities are reviewed, as are predictors and manifestations of specific disorders. The volume also explores patterns in usage of available mental health services and considers ways that service delivery models might be adapted to better meet the needs of Asian American clients.
Download or read book A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health written by Teresa L. Scheid and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health presents a comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health.
Download or read book Does Mental Health Literacy Predict Help Seeking Behaviors Among Depressed Asian International Students written by Da Hwin Kim, Emma C. McWhorter, Linda G. Castillo and published by JIS. This book was released on with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does Mental Health Literacy Predict Help- Seeking Behaviors Among Depressed Asian International Students? Da Hwin Kim Emma C. McWhorter Linda G. Castillo Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, USA ABSTRACT This study aimed to examine whether Asian international students’ mental health literacy predicts mental health help-seeking behaviors above and beyond known influencing factors. Hierarchical logistic regression was conducted in analyzing a national sample of 460 Asian international students who reported depressive symptomatology. Results indicated that students who identified as female and experienced more days of academic impairment were more likely to seek counseling. Additionally, having more knowledge on mental disorders and treatments and campus mental health services were positively related to helpseeking behavior. However, the ability to recognize the development of mental disorders in others was negatively associated with seeking mental health help. Implications for administrators, college program planners, and mental health providers are discussed. Keywords: Asian, college students, help-seeking, international students, mental health literacy
Download or read book Cultural Psychiatry With Children Adolescents and Families written by Ranna Parekh, M.D., M.P.H. and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapidly changing demographics in the United States over the past few years have resulted in a "majority of minority" youth. This has far-reaching implications for mental health clinicians, for whom knowledge of cultural context is critically important to understanding their patients and rendering effective, compassionate treatment. In addition to addressing cultural context, the book addresses the emerging crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of the movement for social justice.
Download or read book Underutilization of Mental Health Services Among Asian Americans Living in the United States written by Zhanie Darl Doliente and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective: This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze the different themes of barriers that contribute to the underutilization of mental health services among Asian Americans living in the United States. Design: Systematic literature review. Methods: Nine databases were used to collect peer-reviewed articles to analyze mental health service utilization among Asian Americans. Inclusion criteria: (a) peer-reviewed articles that were published between 2001 and 2021; (b) studies that recognized the different barriers to mental health utilization among Asian Americans living in the United States; and (c) articles must be written and published in the English language. Results: Three main themes were identified as the barriers to the utilization of mental health services among Asian Americans, namely: (1) Cultural stigma, (2) different values and beliefs in the community, and (3) lack of knowledge regarding mental health services. Conclusion: Most findings reveal that the Asian American community responds to mental health issues depending on individual cultural beliefs. Although mental health services usage among Asian Americans is slowly increasing, it is essential to continue educating about mental health awareness, seeking professional services, and changing cultural perceptions.
Download or read book Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families written by Nhi-ha Trinh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
