Primary Prevention of Acculturative Stress among Refugees: Application of Psychological Theory and Practice.

Williams, Carolyn L.; Berry, J. W.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Primary Prevention of Acculturative Stress among Refugees: Application of Psychological Theory and Practice.

Williams, Carolyn L.; Berry, J. W.

American Psychologist, v46 n6 p632-41 Jun 1991

Summarizes research suggesting that refugees, being an at-risk population, are especially suited to primary mental health prevention. Describes research on stress and acculturation and its importance to prevention in refugee mental health. Examples of primary prevention programs at the local, national, and international levels are given. (CJS)

Descriptors: Acculturation, At Risk Persons, Attitude Change, Coping, Cultural Awareness, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries, International Programs, Mental Health, Public Health, Refugees, Social Support Groups, Stress Management

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada; Thailand

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