Caribbean Families: Social and Emotional Problems |
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Authors: | Sharon-ann Gopaul-McNicol |
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Affiliation: | (1) Washington, D.C. School of Education, Howard University, Washington, D.C, 20059 |
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Abstract: | Families from the English-speaking Caribbean now comprise 30% of immigrants in New York State. Given the increase of Caribbean referrals to psychiatric hospitals and mental health clinics, it is important to begin examining more seriously the needs of this immigrant group. The concept of mental illness, risk factors that can lead to mental disorders, commonly accepted psychopathological disorders, issues in assessment and treatment as they apply to this cultural group are discussed in this article. A model for treatment—the multiculutral/multimodal/multisystems approach is examined. |
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Keywords: | treating Caribbean families |
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