Promoting the Culturally Sensitive Diagnosis of Mexican Americans: Some Personal Insights

This article presents a series of personal guidelines for promoting the culturally sensitive psychiatric diagnosis of Mexican American/Chicano clients. These guidelines are primarily based on the authors' collective experiences in diagnosing and treating this population.

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Published in:Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development 1997-04, Vol.25 (2), p.156-161
Main Authors: Gonzales, Myra, Castillo-Canez, Idalia, Tarke, Henry, Soriano, Fernando, Garcia, Piedad, Velasquez, Roberto J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chicanos
Clinical Diagnosis
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Techniques
Counselor Attitudes
Cultural Differences
Cultural Sensitivity
Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Diagnostic Tests
Educational Attainment
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Methods
Mexican Americans
Personality Problems
Separation Anxiety
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Summary:This article presents a series of personal guidelines for promoting the culturally sensitive psychiatric diagnosis of Mexican American/Chicano clients. These guidelines are primarily based on the authors' collective experiences in diagnosing and treating this population.
ISSN:0883-8534
2161-1912
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-1912.1997.tb00325.x