Many mental health professionals have concluded that racial or ethnic factors may act as
impediments to counseling (Attneave 1972; Carkhuff & Pierce 1967; Ruiz & Padilla 1977; …

Psychology has not been sufficiently concerned with racism and mental health, whether in
theory and research, in clinical practice, or in graduate education. A cross-cultural approach …

Wars, violence, and natural disasters often require mental health interventions with people
from a multitude of ethnic groups, religions, and nationalities. Within the United States, those …

This article examines from a theoretical perspective the most pertinent issues related to
providing sport psychology consulting to athletes of color. A review of multicultural concepts …

Given the persistent underutilization of mental health services by Latino persons, the mental
health research agenda for this population should be shaped by a single practical issue …

BACKGROUND: This paper describes utilization of mental health services by poor Puerto
Ricans living on the island. It examines the utilization rates, within health sectors, and …

Recognition of cultural distance between Hispanic clients and non-Hispanic therapists has
prompted efforts to introduce culture into therapy, but there is little evidence that such efforts …

This overview of issues pertinent to case management in the social services illustrates the
diversity of innovative approaches which have been developed. These include: new forms of …

Examined treatment effects with Hispanic children and adolescents using a culturally
sensitive storytelling intervention. Inner-city 9-13-year-olds (N= 90) were screened for …

Provides background information and techniques that will enable counselors to
communicate more effectively and counsel Hispanic American clients. Description of the …