Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Services
Volume 3, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 21-46

Mental health in the Hispanic immigrant community: An overview (Review)

Guarnaccia P.J.* , Martinez I. , Acosta H.
  • a Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
  • b Center for State Health Policy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
  • c Changing Minds Advancing Mental Health for Hispanics, Mercerville, NJ, United States

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. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

mental health services Mental health utilization Hispanics

Index Keywords

mental health ethnic group health care immigrant
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-25444526081&doi=10.1300%2fJ191v03n01_02&partnerID=40&md5=57e5f68556158b6b2e49eb902c33151c
DOI: 10.1300/J191v03n01_02
ISSN: 15362949
Cited by: 41
Original Language: English