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Author: Pamela May Recto Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 450
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The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the mental health literacy of Mexican-American adolescents concerning perinatal depression. The final project is a qualitative descriptive study via deductive and inductive content analysis. Categories and subcategories are presented using the mental health literacy framework. Participants were recruited from urban high schools in Southwestern United States. Twenty pregnant and postpartum (perinatal) Mexican-American adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 years participated in this study. Interpersonal conflict was the most common cause of depressive symptoms as adolescents described strained relationships with the father of the baby and family members. Emotional and instrumental support were most important to adolescents in alleviating stress and depression. Family members and their significant other were individuals that adolescents turned to for support. Family members, the internet, health providers, and mothers who had previously experienced perinatal depression were mentioned as sources of mental health information. However, those who indicated internet sources were unable to explain how information would be verified for accuracy. Although participants were able to identify symptoms of depression, many expressed difficulties in recognizing depressive symptoms. Recognition was facilitated through self-appraisals and appraisal of others. Adolescents who experienced criticism due to their pregnancy status were apprehensive about discussing depressive symptoms as many feared it would lead to more criticism and judgement. Cultural beliefs surrounding motherhood influenced perceptions about depression. Participants often ignored or minimized their symptoms as mothers were often regarded as strong, resilient figures within the family unit. In regards to perceptions about health professionals and treatment, results were somewhat mixed. Adolescents were ambivalent or unfamiliar with treatments and some believed pharmacologic treatments were not beneficial. Participants overwhelmingly expressed that empathy and warmth facilitated professional help-seeking. Health care providers were seen as knowledgeable, but it was important for adolescents to first establish rapport before disclosing their mental health concerns. Utilization of the mental health literacy framework provided a comprehensive description of Mexican-American adolescents’ perceptions about perinatal depression. Consideration of sociocultural environment, values, and beliefs are indicated during interactions with and development of interventions for perinatal Mexican-American adolescents
Author: Pamela May Recto Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 450
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The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the mental health literacy of Mexican-American adolescents concerning perinatal depression. The final project is a qualitative descriptive study via deductive and inductive content analysis. Categories and subcategories are presented using the mental health literacy framework. Participants were recruited from urban high schools in Southwestern United States. Twenty pregnant and postpartum (perinatal) Mexican-American adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 years participated in this study. Interpersonal conflict was the most common cause of depressive symptoms as adolescents described strained relationships with the father of the baby and family members. Emotional and instrumental support were most important to adolescents in alleviating stress and depression. Family members and their significant other were individuals that adolescents turned to for support. Family members, the internet, health providers, and mothers who had previously experienced perinatal depression were mentioned as sources of mental health information. However, those who indicated internet sources were unable to explain how information would be verified for accuracy. Although participants were able to identify symptoms of depression, many expressed difficulties in recognizing depressive symptoms. Recognition was facilitated through self-appraisals and appraisal of others. Adolescents who experienced criticism due to their pregnancy status were apprehensive about discussing depressive symptoms as many feared it would lead to more criticism and judgement. Cultural beliefs surrounding motherhood influenced perceptions about depression. Participants often ignored or minimized their symptoms as mothers were often regarded as strong, resilient figures within the family unit. In regards to perceptions about health professionals and treatment, results were somewhat mixed. Adolescents were ambivalent or unfamiliar with treatments and some believed pharmacologic treatments were not beneficial. Participants overwhelmingly expressed that empathy and warmth facilitated professional help-seeking. Health care providers were seen as knowledgeable, but it was important for adolescents to first establish rapport before disclosing their mental health concerns. Utilization of the mental health literacy framework provided a comprehensive description of Mexican-American adolescents’ perceptions about perinatal depression. Consideration of sociocultural environment, values, and beliefs are indicated during interactions with and development of interventions for perinatal Mexican-American adolescents
Author: Brooke Eisenbach Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1475858817 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 221
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Fostering Mental Health Literacy through Adolescent Literature provides educators a starting point for engaging students in the study of adolescent literature that features mental health themes with the intended goal of developing students’ mental health literacy while simultaneously attending to English Language Arts content and literacy standards. Each chapter, co-authored by a literacy expert and mental health specialist, features a specific adolescent novel and provides middle and high school teachers background information on the novel’s featured mental health theme(s), along with pedagogical approaches for guiding readers into, through, and out of the novel. In doing so, this text seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues thereby reducing associated stigma and normalizing individual and peer mental health experiences for all adolescents.
Author: Bianca Martinez-Salazar Publisher: ISBN: Category : Dissertations, Academic Languages : en Pages : 113
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This paper proposes an integrative counseling support group that incorporates principles from both multicultural and collectivist perspectives. The counseling group involves Mexican American adolescents and Mexican parents who have witnessed marginalization, acculturation, biculturalism, and lack of mental education; moreover, the proposed integrative approach combines cultural values of familismo, personalismo, and narrative and relational cultural therapy. A summary of the research documented the effectiveness of using these therapies with the Mexican population. The literature review suggested that group counseling helps Mexican parents and adolescents to feel connected and understood and features their collectivist views as strengths that can also support their community. The 13-week group employs a variety of approaches to give parents and adolescents tools they can use outside of group therapy such as the interventions of finding connections with others, mutual empathy, active listening, storytelling, and expressive narrative arts that can help alleviate symptoms of mental illness. Integrative theories have shown that Mexican families can become more resilient and improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and increase feelings of togetherness, self-esteem, and joy. Although research is needed, the benefits of the proposed group can include improving family acceptance, support, and increase of mental support.
Author: Yvette G. Flores Publisher: University of Arizona Press ISBN: 0816599955 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 183
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Spirit, mind, and heart—in traditional Mexican health beliefs all three are inherent to maintaining psychological balance. For Mexican Americans, who are both the oldest Latina/o group in the United States as well as some of the most recent arrivals, perceptions of health and illness often reflect a dual belief system that has not always been incorporated in mental health treatments. Chicana and Chicano Mental Health offers a model to understand and to address the mental health challenges and service disparities affecting Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans/Chicanos. Yvette G. Flores, who has more than thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist, provides in-depth analysis of the major mental health challenges facing these groups: depression; anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder; substance abuse; and intimate partner violence. Using a life-cycle perspective that incorporates indigenous health beliefs, Flores examines the mental health issues affecting children and adolescents, adult men and women, and elderly Mexican Americans. Through case studies, Flores examines the importance of understanding cultural values, class position, and the gender and sexual roles and expectations Chicanas/os negotiate, as well as the legacies of migration, transculturation, and multiculturality. Chicana and Chicano Mental Health is the first book of its kind to embrace both Western and Indigenous perspectives. Ideally suited for students in psychology, social welfare, ethnic studies, and sociology, the book also provides valuable information for mental health professionals who desire a deeper understanding of the needs and strengths of the largest ethnic minority and Hispanic population group in the United States.
Author: Lucila Ramírez Pate Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 450
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The Mexican American population is the largest and fastest growing Latino subgroup in the United States. Research has indicated Mexican Americans experience as many, if not more, mental health problems as other ethnic groups, including anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, simple phobia, drug and alcohol abuse, and increased rates of suicide. Mexican Americans, however, are among some of the most underserved by the mental health community. Little research, however, has focused on parents' beliefs about their adolescents' mental health, their utilization of mainstream mental health services, or their use of alternative resources for addressing their adolescent's problems. This is particularly troubling given Mexican American youth have disproportionately high rates of substance abuse, delinquency, depression and suicide. Mexican American youth's utilization patterns mirror those of adults, with lower rates of utilization than their peers of other ethnicities, and higher rates of early termination of treatment. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine a number of topics related to Mexican American mothers' perspectives on adolescent mental health, including factors that contribute to problems, steps parents would be willing to take to help their adolescent, their beliefs about the use of mental health professionals, and their use of alternatives such as curanderos, priests, or family reliance to address their adolescent mental health problems. Participants were 27 mothers of adolescents who identify themselves as being of Mexican descent (Mexican; Mexican American). Mothers who agreed to participate were interviewed in person using a semi-structured interview format. The results revealed considerable consistency in the participants' views regardless of family history, adolescent problems faced, language spoken, and their generation in the U.S. The results of this study indicated that the Mexican American mothers who participated were attuned to adolescent functioning, with a keen sense for determining whether their adolescent is experiencing problems. The participants were able to navigate a complex system that involved considering other resources in their surroundings to address their adolescent's problems. Overall, participants indicated positive regard toward the use of family, church, schools, and professionals in helping their adolescent, while the use of traditional folk healers, such as curanderos, was only minimally indicated.
Author: Brandy Rene Carrillo Publisher: ISBN: 9781339261690 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Background: A significant number of youth in the United States with major depressive disorder (MDD) remain under diagnosed and undertreated. Within this population, many health disparities exist that include issues of gender, race, ethnicity, and culture. Research has shown the detrimental effects of MDD on an adolescent's overall mental and physical health that include lower academic performance and an increased number of daily functional impairment compared to youth without MDD. The consequences can be long lasting for many individuals. Research supports a correlation between increased knowledge and increased treatment received. Also, youth who confided in a supportive caregiver or provider were more likely to receive treatment. Objective: The aim was to develop an educational module to increase knowledge of MDD among female adolescents in hopes the information would increase the likelihood those affected would seek treatment. Methods: A videoscribe with voiceover, using Sparkol and Audacity software, was created to provide a brief overview of MDD in female adolescents. The educational module was tailored for a female youth audience. An expert panel evaluated the resultant product. Results: In general, the expert panel found the video to be an effective, well-developed, engaging, and needed educational tool to inform female youth on MDD. Conclusion: Overall, increased development of educational tools targeted at youth is needed to help combat the significant number of teenagers afflicted by MDD who remain undiagnosed and untreated. Educational tools that include multiple learning styles are more likely to reinforce knowledge. The literature review conducted supports a need for more culturally inclusive approaches in healthcare to help target those suffering from mental illness that remain under diagnosed and undertreated. However, more homogenous research is needed to identify specific cultural and geographical factors potentially influencing one's health before inclusion into educational modules to promote public health. Identification of factors using consistent research minimizes potential for misrepresentation and/or harm to a targeted group.
Author: Pamela May Recto
Author: Pamela May Recto
Author: Rochelle Diane Voth
Author: Frank Cota-Robles Newton
Author: Brooke Eisenbach
Author: Bianca Martinez-Salazar
Author: Yvette G. Flores
Author: Antonio J. Polo
Author: Lucila Ramírez Pate
Author: Ginger Lockhart Burrell
Author: Brandy Rene Carrillo