Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients
Author | : Freddy A. Paniagua |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998-04-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 0761910506 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780761910503 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Download or read book Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients written by Freddy A. Paniagua and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of this concise guide includes a new chapter on cultural variables in the DSM-IV. All other chapters have been updated. The author summarizes current literature on cross-cultural mental health and provides helpful clinical suggestions for practitioners with a multicultural clientele. Among the topics explored are: cultural variables which may affect assessment and treatment across groups; epidemiological mental health data across groups; application of data from culture-specific, biased measures; and factors to consider during delivery of treatment.