TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Mental health needs of Spanish-speaking Latinos in southern California
JO  - Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences
A1  - Kanel, Kristi
SP  - 74
EP  - 91
VL  - 24
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0739-9863
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986302024001005
ID  - ref1
ER  -