Latina and Latino Children's Mental Health (Child Psychology & Mental Health): 2 Volumes (Child Psychology and Mental Health) - Hardcover

Cabrera, Natasha; Villarruel, Francisco; Fitzgerald, Hiram

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313382964 ISBN 13: 9780313382963

Publisher: Praeger, 2011

Synopsis

A team of expert academics and practitioners examines the life circumstances that impact Latino/a youth growing up in two cultures-their native culture and that of the United States.* Chapters from leading researchers across the United States who study Latino children and youth* A glossary* A bibliography

About this title

Review:

"This informative resource will be useful for students and mental health professionals interested in improving their understanding of the complex factors that affect the mental health of Latino children and youth. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - Choice

About the Author:

Natasha J. Cabrera, PhD, is associate professor in the Human Development Department at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Francisco A. Villarruel, PhD, is university outreach and engagement senior fellow and professor of human development and family studies at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Hiram E. Fitzgerald, PhD, is associate provost for university outreach and engagement and university distinguished professor of psychology at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, as well as adjunct professor of psychiatry, at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

About this edition

• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0313382964
• ISBN 13: 9780313382963
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512