Asian Indians in America: The influence of values and culture on mental health

作者: Rohit M. Chandra , Lily Arora , Urvakhsh M. Mehta , Anu Asnaani , Rajiv Radhakrishnan

DOI: 10.1016/J.AJP.2015.09.011

关键词: Asian studiesEthnic identity developmentMental healthAcculturationPsychologyGerontologyEthnic groupAsian IndianCross-culturalPopulationGeneral psychologyPsychiatry and Mental healthGeneral Medicine

摘要: Asian Indians represent a significant portion of the largest growing race Asians in past decade United States. This selective review examines major cultural themes related to first- and second-generation living States as they impact psychological psychiatric dysfunction this population. Specifically, we Indian culture on mental health, discuss acculturation ethnic identity development health Indian-Americans, focus typical problems adolescents, women elderly America. Finally, provide brief overview empirically-supported treatment approaches considerations for additional treatments relevant is intended an important foundation more systematic empirically-driven investigation into better understanding how develop effective these issues group.

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