Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas: Resilience Research and Theory
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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.
ISBN
9783319013817
Publication Date
2013
Publisher
Springer
City
Cham, Switzerland
Disciplines
Education
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Table of Contents
1. La Llorona Calling: The Epidemic of Latina Adolescent Depressive Symptoms and Suicidality
Latina Adolescents in the United States
Definitions of Suicide, Suicide-Related Behaviors, and Depressive Symptoms
Warning Signs of Depression and Suicide
Adolescent Suicide in the United states
Interpreting Ethnic Health Disparities: Avoid the Gloss
No Easy Answers: Transcending Cultural Deficit Models
Culture-Bound Definitions of Suicide-Related Illness
In Summary
2. What Drove Her to Do It? Theories of Depression and Suicide
Depression and Suicide
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
Acculturative Stress Model
Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
Zaya’s Ecodevelopmental Model of Latina Suicide
In Summary
3. Latina Adolescent Resilience Rooted within Cultural Strengths
Multiracial Feminist Framework
Importance of Understanding Protective Factors Among Latina Adolescents
Individual Variables
In Summary
4. Risk Factors for Latina Adolescents' Mental Health and Well-being
Macrosystem-Level Risks and Influences
Stereotypes
Stereotypes and Body Image for Young Women
Stress of Discrimination and Prejudice
Family Stress and Conflicts
Peers and Bullying
Teen Dating Violence
Alcohol and Substance Use: Individual and Peer Microsystems
In Summary
5. Reclaiming Malintzin: Healing and Preventing Latina Adolescent Depression and Suicide
Summary of Theory and Current Research Findings
How We Can Use and Apply Research Findings to End the Epidemic
Recommendations for Future Research
Mental health Care Access and Treatment
Recommendations for Future Research
Mental health Care Access and Treatment
Recommendations for Mental Health Professionals
Assessment and Evaluation
Prevention and Treatment
Cultural Adaptations of Treatments
Recommendations for School Professionals
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Index