Overview

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.

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Author:   Sana Loue, JD, PhD, MSSA (Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, USA) ,  Martha Sajatovic (Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, USA) ,  Jeffrey L. Longhofer
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 15.60cm
Weight:   0.617kg
ISBN:  

9780195308181

ISBN 10:   0195308182
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 November 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1: Jeffrey L. Longhofer, Elizabeth Song Carpenter, and Megan Nordquest: Using Care with Culture 2: Humberto Marin and Javier Escobar: Issues in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Mood Disorders in Minorities 3: Peter Guarnaccia and Igda Martinez Pincay: Culture-Specific Diagnoses and Their Relationship to Mood Disorders 4: Sana Loue: The Epidemiology of Mood Disorders Among U.S. Minority Populations 6: Earnestine Willis and Sheryl E. Allen: Health Care Seeking and Access 7: Declan Barry and Mark Beitel: The Scientific Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Mood Disorders: A Review 8: Carey Jackson, Doug Zatzick, Raymond Harris, and Lorin Gardiner: Loss in Translation: Considering the Critical Role of Interpreters and Language in the Psychiatric Evaluation of Non-English Speaking Patients 9: Amy West and Geri Donenberg: The Role of Family Diversity in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders 10: Amy M. Kilbourne: Models for the Delivery of Care 11: Matt Mendenhall: Factoring Culture into Outcomes Measurement in Mental Health 12: Martha Sajatovic and Matthew A. Fuller: Psychopharmacology and Culture 13: Sana Loue: Legal and Ethical Issues in Research Relating to Mood Disorders 14: Esperanza Diaz and Cristina I. Huebner: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Minorities in Research of Mood Disorders 15: Elizabeth J. Kramer, Cynthia I. Resendez, and Iqbal Ahmed: Training the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals: Awareness and Appreciation of Cultural Issues in Mental Health Index:

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I strongly recommend [the book] to academics and practitioners without reservation. The book will add to the training and learning of practitioners of all levels and in all areas of psychology, psychiatry, social work, and other fields of study that directly affect health care delivery services.

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