Diversity Issues in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Mood Disorders [Hardcover]

Mood disorders, like depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia, are common psychological illnesses that occur worldwide and across the life-span. There is a growing consensus among mental health clinicians and researchers that culture and cultural contect are often key determinants in mood disorder prevention and outcome. It have become increasingly apparent that an appropriate understanding of culture is essential for treatments to be effective, and for optimal outcomes to be obtained by individuals suffering from these conditions. This text focuses on cross-cultural issues arising in the context of diagnosis, treatment, and research of mood disorders within diverse populations of the United States. With specific case examples to supplement the topics reviewed in each chapter, this important volume will be of great interest to all clinicians and researchers working in the area of mood disorders.

1. Using Care with Culture,Jeffrey L. Longhofer, Elizabeth Song Carpenter, and Megan Nordquest
2. Issues in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Mood Disorders in Minorities,Humberto Marin and Javier Escobar
3. Culture-Specific Diagnoses and Their Relationship to Mood Disorders,Peter Guarnaccia and Igda Martinez Pincay
4. The Epidemiology of Mood Disorders Among U.S. Minority Populations,Sana Loue
6. Health Care Seeking and Access,Earnestine Willis and Sheryl E. Allen
7. The Scientific Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Mood Disorders: A Review,Declan Barry and Mark Beitel
8. Loss in Translation: Considering the Critical Role of Interpreters and Language in the Psychiatric Evaluation of Non-English Speaking Patients,Carey Jackson, Doug Zatzick, Raymond Harris, and Lorin Gardiner
9. The Role of Family Diversity in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders,Amy West and Geri Donenberg
10. Models for the Delivery of Care,Amy M. Kilbourne
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