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This chapter focuses on the adjustment experiences of Southeast Asian (SE Asian) refugees and immigrants in the United States. Subtopics to be covered include the following: SE Asian populations in the United States, premigration and migration history, resettlement and adaptation in the United States, changes in SE Asian families and social network, mental health issues among SE Asians, and implications for clinical practice with SE Asians. This chapter highlights the importance of understanding premigration, migration, and resettlement issues in the provision of clinical services to SE Asian individuals and families.
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Dinh, K.T. (2009). The A-B-C in Clinical Practice with Southeast Asians: Basic Understanding of Migration and Resettlement History. In: Trinh, NH., Rho, Y.C., Lu, F.G., Sanders, K.M. (eds) Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families. Current Clinical Psychiatry. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-437-1_7
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