Romero, Andrea J.

Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas Resilience Research and Theory / [electronic resource] : by Andrea J. Romero, Lisa M. Edwards, Sheri Bauman, Marissa K. Ritter. - VI, 75 p. 12 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Psychology, 2192-8363 . - SpringerBriefs in Psychology, .

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.

9783319013817

10.1007/978-3-319-01381-7 doi


Philosophy (General).
Public health.
Psychotherapy.
Social work.
Psychology, clinical.
Psychology.
Clinical Psychology.
Social Work.
Psychotherapy.
Family.
Public Health.

RC466.8

616.89

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