Mental health in the Hispanic immigrant community: An overview

Peter J. Guarnaccia; Igda Martinez; Henry Acosta

doi:10.1300/J191v03n01_02

Mental health in the Hispanic immigrant community: An overview

Peter J. Guarnaccia, Igda Martinez, Henry Acosta

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Abstract

This chapter addresses the mental health status of Hispanics in the United States. The prevalence and incidence of mental health disorders among different Hispanic ethnic subgroups is examined. Patterns of mental health services utilization and barriers to mental health care are also reviewed. Research specific to best mental health practices with Hispanics is stressed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	21-46
Number of pages	26
Journal	Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Services
Volume	3
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J191v03n01_02
State	Published - Oct 6 2005

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Demography
Geography, Planning and Development

Keywords

Hispanics
Mental health services
Mental health utilization

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