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Unmet Needs for Mental Health Services for Latino Older Adults: Perspectives from Consumers, Family Members, Advocates, and Service Providers

verfasst von: Concepción Barrio, Lawrence A. Palinkas, Ann-Marie Yamada, Dahlia Fuentes, Viviana Criado, Piedad Garcia, Dilip V. Jeste

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 1/2008

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Abstract

This study qualitatively assessed the need for mental health services among Latino older adults in San Diego, California. The primary mental health issue was depression. Primary organizational barriers to accessing services were language and cultural barriers secondary to a lack of translators, dearth of information on available services, and scarcity of providers representative of the Latino community. Other challenges included a lack of transportation and housing, and the need for socialization and social support. Latino older adults experienced their unmet needs in ways associated with their cultural background and minority status. Age- and culturally-appropriate services are needed to overcome these barriers.

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Titel: Unmet Needs for Mental Health Services for Latino Older Adults: Perspectives from Consumers, Family Members, Advocates, and Service Providers
verfasst von: Concepción Barrio
Lawrence A. Palinkas
Ann-Marie Yamada
Dahlia Fuentes
Viviana Criado
Piedad Garcia
Dilip V. Jeste
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2008
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 1/2008
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-007-9112-9

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