@article{ref1,
title="Mental health needs of Spanish-speaking Latinos in southern California",
journal="Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences",
year="2002",
author="Kanel, Kristi",
volume="24",
number="1",
pages="74-91",
abstract="To better understand current mental health needs of Spanish-speaking people in Southern California,268 Latinos completed questionnaires that surveyed their perceived mental health needs. In addition, 43 therapists,self-identified as serving Spanish-speaking clients, completed a survey regarding their approaches in providing counseling to this population. Low-skilled, working-poor, primarily monolingual Hispanics were compared with Hispanic college students to explore differences and similarities between these groups. Both groups preferred counseling approaches in which the counselor gives a lot of advice, asks a lot of questions, and focuses on current problems, especially family issues. They preferred a relationship that was professional and personal and preferred counseling more than medication to deal with emotional problems. These preferences corresponded with the therapists who stated that they develop a friendly but professional relationship. The therapists also stated that the treatment models most often used were cognitive behavioral, family systems, psychoeducational, and referrals to other agencies.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0739-9863",
doi="10.1177/0739986302024001005",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986302024001005"
}