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Mental Health Services In An Exclusive Latino Community Versus A Diverse Community, Karina Amador, Natalie Salas
Mental Health Services In An Exclusive Latino Community Versus A Diverse Community, Karina Amador, Natalie Salas
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This study examined whether Latino immigrants’ community environment influenced perceptions about the meaning of mental health and accessing mental health services. The two environments analyzed in were an exclusively Latino community (primarily Latino members) and a diverse community (composed of different ethnicities including Latinos). The research method used in this study was a qualitative survey design. A semi-structured interview guideline with questions on the meaning of mental health, mental health services access, and community norms on mental health was utilized with 24 respondents. Responses were then analyzed to find themes. Findings from this study found similarities as well as differences …
What Crucial Components Should Be Integrated Into Bereavement Programs For The Latino Population?, Aida Blanco
What Crucial Components Should Be Integrated Into Bereavement Programs For The Latino Population?, Aida Blanco
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The purpose of the study is to provide an understanding of the emotional and cultural needs Latinos experience when grieving the loss of a loved one. Current research shows that the Latino community is less likely to seek mental health treatment including end of life and bereavement services. This study uses a qualitative approach examining participant’s experiences during the bereaved phase focusing on emotional needs. The study reveals that Latinos experience emotional distress during bereavement and grief. It also identifies a scarcity of programs designed to meet the needs of the bereaved of Latino communities in the Inland Empire where …