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Guarnaccia, Peter J.; Rodriguez, Orlando – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1996
Various concepts of culture related to ethnicity, language use, values, material goods, and rituals have influenced development of culturally competent mental health programs. Describes how understanding of culture's complexity influences assessment of Hispanic clients at three inpatient bilingual/bicultural psychiatric programs in New York City.…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingualism, Clinical Diagnosis, Cultural Awareness
Martner, Jan, Ed.; Magrab, Phyllis, Ed. – 1989
This study addresses seven components of Public Law 99-457 which relate to mental health intervention to meet the comprehensive early needs of infants and toddlers with, or at risk for, disabilities. The seven components include: the definition of "developmentally delayed"; multidisciplinary evaluation; the individualized family service…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, At Risk Persons, Community Control, Delivery Systems