@article{ref1,
title="Initial Outcomes of a Culturally Adapted Behavioral Activation for Latinas Diagnosed With Depression at a Community Clinic",
journal="Behavior modification",
year="2010",
author="Kanter, J. W. and Santiago-Rivera, A. L. and Rusch, L. C. and Busch, A. M. and West, P.",
volume="34",
number="2",
pages="120-144",
abstract="Latinos demonstrate high rates of depression, often do not seek treatment, and terminate prematurely for a variety of reasons, including lack of sensitivity to contextual and cultural factors in treatment approaches. For decades researchers have suggested a behavioral approach to Latinos diagnosed with depression because such an approach targets the complex environmental stressors experienced by these populations with a simple, pragmatic approach. Recently, behavioral activation has been culturally and linguistically adapted for Latinos/Latinas diagnosed with depression (BA-Latino or BAL). The current study consists of a pilot evaluation of BAL at a bilingual (Spanish—English) community mental health clinic (N = 10 Latinas). Results provide preliminary support for the feasibility and effectiveness of BAL for Latinas in a community setting in terms of treatment adherence, retention, and outcomes. Implications and future directions are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="0145-4455",
doi="10.1177/0145445509359682",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145445509359682"
}