Assessing Suicidality with the Hispanic Adult

摘要: Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death among Hispanics. As Hispanic population in United States continues to increase, it essential identify and implement effective assessment strategies order decrease risk suicide this population. Yet, suicidal adults present a challenge clinicians. With factors such as low rates treatment engagement, unique immigration experiences, acculturation processes overwhelmingly affecting clients, accurate proves difficult. Limited Spanish language measures further contribute problem. This chapter will number important issues that should be considered conduct an with population, well major measures.