Preventing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Among Latinas Resilience Research and Theory /

• Main Authors: Romero, Andrea J. (Author), Edwards, Lisa M. (Author), Bauman, Sheri (Author), Ritter, Marissa K. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Psychology,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Public health.; Psychotherapy.; Social work.; Families.; Families > Social aspects.; Clinical psychology.; Clinical Psychology.; Social Work.; Family.; Public Health.

Since the 1960s, in comparison to other ethnic and gender groups , a higher rate of depression and suicide ideation has been documented for Latina girls. This Brief offers a concise summary of contemporary research on this critical topic. Among the considerations are the influence of bullying, famil...

Table of Contents:

• La Llorona Calling: The Epidemic of Latina Adolescent Depressive Symptoms and Suicidality
• What Drove Her to Do It? Theories of Depression and Suicide
• Latina Adolescent Resilience Rooted within Cultural Strengths
• Risk Factors for Latina Adolescents' Mental Health and Well-being
• Reclaiming Malintzin: Healing and Preventing Latina Adolescent Depression and Suicide.