TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Initial Outcomes of a Culturally Adapted Behavioral Activation for Latinas Diagnosed With Depression at a Community Clinic
JO  - Behavior modification
A1  - Kanter, J. W.
A1  - Santiago-Rivera, A. L.
A1  - Rusch, L. C.
A1  - Busch, A. M.
A1  - West, P.
SP  - 120
EP  - 144
VL  - 34
IS  - 2
N2  - 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 />
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SN  - 0145-4455
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145445509359682
ID  - ref1
ER  -