Contextual stressors and the role of religion and spirituality in the mental health of Latino/a immigrant parents and youth

Ceballo, Rosario; Alers‐Rojas, Francheska; Montoro, Jessica P.; Mora, Andrea S.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-816117-3.00007-5

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“…Ethnic-Racial Discrimination. Ethnic-racial discrimination is a salient cultural stressor for Latinx youth and has been linked to increased depressive symptoms, greater anxiety, and poor psychosocial adjustment (Ceballo et al, 2020;Delgado et al, 2011). Society commonly stereotypes Latinx youth as lazy students, troublemakers, or thieves (Greene et al, 2006).…”

Section: Cultural Stressorsmentioning

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Latinx adolescents facing multiple stressors and the protective role of familismo.

Montoro¹,

Ceballo²

2021

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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Objective: In this study, we cumulatively examined how a number of cultural and general stressors as well as familismo differentially related to Latinx adolescents' psychological well-being as measured by depressive symptoms, anxiety, and future orientation. In addition, we examined whether familismo buffered Latinx adolescents from the negative psychological outcomes associated with both cultural and general stressors. Method: Two hundred and twenty-four low-income, Latinx 9th graders (M age = 14.5) attending three high schools in the Northeastern United States were surveyed. Results: Findings demonstrated that family-based cultural stressors were associated with increased depressive symptoms whereas familismo was associated with fewer depressive symptoms. Language conflicts and racial discrimination were also positively associated with anxiety. However, when both cultural and general stressors were accounted for, only greater material need was associated with increased depressive symptoms and a less positive future orientation. Moreover, familismo protected adolescents from depressive symptoms linked to material hardship. Conclusions: Cultural stressors may be less distressing to Latinx adolescents than more general stressors, like financial hardship, and familismo helps buffer the stress of material hardship. Public Significance StatementLatinx adolescents face a variety of stressors that may be detrimental to their psychological well-being. In this study, we found that different types of stressors negatively impacted Latinx adolescents' psychological well-being and familismo, prioritizing family unity and closeness, assisted adolescents in managing these stressors.

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Section: Cultural Stressorsmentioning

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Latinx adolescents facing multiple stressors and the protective role of familismo.

Montoro¹,

Ceballo²

2021

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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“… 10 Acculturation (or stress related to migration), which includes difficulty assimilating to the beliefs, values, or social norms of the dominant culture, is a strong predictor of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among immigrants. 11 Immigrants experience separation from their families, underemployment despite their education and linguistic barriers. 10 , 12 …”

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Perspectives of Black Immigrant Women on Mental Health: The Role of Stigma

Pederson

Waldron

Fokuo

2022

Women's Health Reports

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Background: Black immigrants are a major growing segment of the United States population. The intersection of race, gender, and migration places black immigrant women at the confluence of multiple social determinants of health, and thus, black immigrant women experience ongoing mental health disparities. Understanding their perspectives, mental health needs, and associated stigma is critical to promoting positive mental health outcomes. Methods: We conducted five focus groups ( N = 22) among women from two black immigrant community organizations from February 2019 to June 2019. We used an inductive driven thematic analysis to identify codes and themes related to mental health and the role of stigma. Results: Overall five core themes associated with mental health and associated stigma concepts were found: The critical role of trusted sources and confidentiality, Conceptualization of mental illness and anticipated discrimination, Acculturative influence and migration as a source of emotional distress, Spirituality as a source of support and source of stigma, and Management of mental illness and addressing stigma. Conclusion: The conceptualization of mental illness and the associated stigma may be rooted in cultural and religious belief systems among black immigrants. Cultural beliefs and biopsychosocial models can coexist positively without interrupting the pathway toward optimized engagement in mental health care. Our mental health systems need to take these factors into consideration to implement programs that effectively serve black immigrant women's mental health needs.

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The need for Hispanic cultural competency in drug abuse treatment training programs: An empirical and ethical evaluation of US universities

Fish

2024

Clinical Ethics

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Ethical clinical practice requires cultural competency. In the United States, Hispanics report stronger attitudinal barriers to drug abuse treatment than any other racial/ethnic group. Hispanics report feeling that drug abuse treatment providers do not understand their unique cultural needs and are unfamiliar with their experiences of discrimination and immigration. Using this case study to explore broader ethical and policy issues, this study investigates the extent to which US universities train counselors to address the culturally specific needs of Hispanic patients and how this is reflected in practice in Los Angeles County. Based on a content analysis of the required courses, syllabi, and course descriptions at 30 universities related to culture/race/racism/ethnicity/diversity at the undergraduate and graduate levels on the addiction therapist track, and thematic analysis of eight in-depth interviews with counselors working in outpatient rehabilitation centers in Los Angeles, I argue that cultural competency education for drug abuse counselors is too surface level and infrequent to adequately prepare students for a career in addiction counseling for Hispanic clients. Significant changes must be made to how cultural diversity is valued and prioritized in the field of psychology to provide better care for Hispanic people with a substance use disorder and fulfill the moral obligation to eliminate this health disparity. Although this study focuses on counselors in Los Angeles, these findings are relevant for professionals and healthcare systems across the United States and beyond who seek to provide equitable and effective care for Hispanic patients.

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Contextual stressors and the role of religion and spirituality in the mental health of Latino/a immigrant parents and youth

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Latinx adolescents facing multiple stressors and the protective role of familismo.

Latinx adolescents facing multiple stressors and the protective role of familismo.

Perspectives of Black Immigrant Women on Mental Health: The Role of Stigma

The need for Hispanic cultural competency in drug abuse treatment training programs: An empirical and ethical evaluation of US universities

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