Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas
Resilience Research and Theory
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Medical
| Author: | Sheri Bauman, Andrea J. Romero, Lisa M. Edwards, Marissa K. Ritter | ISBN: | 9783319013817 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | September 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sheri Bauman, Andrea J. Romero, Lisa M. Edwards, Marissa K. Ritter |
| ISBN: | 9783319013817 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | September 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
