Title
Preventing adolescent depression and suicide among Latinas [electronic resource] : resilience research and theory / Andrea J. Romero, Lisa M. Edwards, Sheri Bauman, Marissa K. Ritter.
ISBN
9783319013817 electronic book
3319013815 electronic book
9783319013800
Published
Cham : Springer, [2013?]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vi, 75 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-01381-7 doi
Call Number
RJ506.D4
Dewey Decimal Classification
618.92/8527
Summary
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 24, 2013).
Series
SpringerBriefs in psychology, 2192-8363
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.