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Anxiety Disorder in Adolescence: A Case Study
Author(s) -
Hamilton Joshua M.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2008.00150.x
Subject(s) - anxiety , girl , meaning (existential) , psychology , psychiatry , clinical psychology , medicine , psychotherapist , developmental psychology
TOPIC: There are a number of culture‐bound syndromes in the literature that may directly impact on clients’ systems of meaning and, thus, the clinician's ability to effectively intervene. This applies to Hispanic/Latino children, particularly those who present with anxiety and somatic symptoms.PURPOSE: This case study deals with a 14‐year‐old Hispanic girl who presented at a behavioral health clinic with anxiety behaviors.SOURCES: Review of the literature and case example from practice.CONCLUSION: Since culture can have a profound influence on a child's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, nurses’ cultural understanding is critical in psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and treatment.