Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients A Practical Guide |
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| Author:
| Paniagua, Freddy A. |
| Series title: | Multicultural Aspects of Counseling Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7619-1050-3 |
| Publication Date: | May 1998 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $86.00 |
Book Description:
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The author summarizes current literature on cross-cultural mental health and provides helpful clinical suggestions for practitioners with a multicultural clientele. Among the topics explored are: cultural variables which may affect assessment and treatment across groups; epidemiological mental health data across groups; application of data from culture-specific, biased measures; and factors to consider during delivery of treatment.
The author summarizes current literature on cross-cultural mental health and provides helpful clinical suggestions for practitioners with a multicultural clientele. Among the topics explored are: cultural variables which may affect assessment and treatment across groups; epidemiological mental health data across groups; application of data from culture-specific, biased measures; and factors to consider during delivery of treatment.