Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas
Author | : Andrea J. Romero |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 77 |
Release | : 2013-09-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319013817 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319013815 |
Rating | : 4/5 (815 Downloads) |
Download or read book Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas written by Andrea J. Romero and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-20 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.