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. Ed(S): Chang, Edward C.; Downey, Christina A. - Handbook of Race and Development in Mental Health - 9781489993212 - V9781489993212
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Handbook of Race and Development in Mental Health

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Description for Handbook of Race and Development in Mental Health Paperback. Each chapter of this book offers comprehensive detail and analysis of a specific sub-set of the covered cultural groups, with basic demographics, mental health challenges, practical solutions and future research directions, plus a detailed summary table. Editor(s): Chang, Edward C.; Downey, Christina A. Num Pages: 413 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; MBNH9; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.

This project is unique in the field for a number of reasons, both in structure and in content. Specifically, it will have leading experts on specific age groups (Childhood to Adolescence, Young Adulthood to Middle Age, and The Elderly) within the cultural groups of interest (European-Americans, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans) contribute a chapter covering current research on both positive and negative functioning for each population. Each chapter will present basic demographic information, strengths that contribute to resilience, and three significant challenges each group faces to maintaining mental health. Each chapter will then include an integrative section, where ideas ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
413
Condition
New
Number of Pages
389
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489993212
SKU
V9781489993212
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99-15

About . Ed(S): Chang, Edward C.; Downey, Christina A.
Edward C. Chang is Professor of Clinical Psychology and a Faculty Associate in Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He received his B.A. in psychology and philosophy from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Dr. Chang completed ... Read more

Reviews for Handbook of Race and Development in Mental Health
From the reviews: “Using a positive psychology model, this book considers the five largest racial groups in the United States … across the lifespan. … The audience includes researchers, practitioners, and students in various disciplines in psychology … and social work. … Numerous figures and tables help clarify the text. Many of the chapters end with conclusions and future ... Read more

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