Constituting nearly 12 percent of the US population, Latinos (a term used interchangeably with the term Hispanic throughout the text) are expected to become the second-largest race ethnic group (after non-Hispanic whites) by 2010. This growth emphasizes the increasing importance of understanding the cultural factors affecting the psychiatric treatment of
Latino patients. Integrating culture-specific treatments, such as the services of a folk healer (called a santero in Cuba and a
curandero in Mexico), with more traditional interventions, such as medication and case
management services, is crucial to achieving successful outcomes for Latino patients. This unique book helps mental health…
This book is a wonderful introduction to the care of Latino clients. Different sections deal with the basics of the evaluation and then the book moves on to different groups of Latinos in the U.S.
