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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Oct
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Latina Mothers' Perceptions of Mental Health and Mental Health Promotion
Vera, Elizabeth M.; Conner, Wendy
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v35 n4 p230 Oct 2007
Latina mothers' perceptions of mental health and factors that promote/restore mental health were explored in this qualitative study. Participants discussed the importance of community, safety, and financial stability in addition to conventional factors that are related to mental health. Implications for working with urban Latinas and their families are discussed.
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Mothers, Mental Health, Hispanic Americans, Attitude Measures, Safety, Urban Areas, Health Services, Access to Health Care, Cultural Influences, Social Values, Help Seeking, Inquiry, Immigrants, Low Income Groups, Socioeconomic Influences, Community Resources, Community Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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