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Factors That Influence the Diagnoses of A sian A mericans in Mental Health: An Exploration
Author(s) -
Kwok Jennifer
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12017
Subject(s) - mental health , ethnic group , asian americans , distress , psychiatry , stigma (botany) , cultural diversity , psychology , population , diversity (politics) , medicine , clinical psychology , environmental health , sociology , anthropology
Purpose This 10‐year review of Asian Americans focuses on factors that impede adequate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion Asian Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, with a high prevalence of domestic violence, alcohol abuse, and significant distress. However, Asian Americans consistently underutilize mental health services because of stigma, misconceptions of Western treatment, and cultural interpretations of mental health problems. Practice Implications Knowledge of the diversity of the Asian American population and an understanding of cultural interpretations of psychiatry will better prepare clinicians to treat and engage these patients.