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Book Synopsis Hmong Participation in Mental Health Services by : Mailao Vue
Download or read book Hmong Participation in Mental Health Services written by Mailao Vue and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies show that compared to other Southeast Asians, the Hmong report higher mental health symptoms, however they are also the least likely to seek mental health services. This research utilized the inductive content analysis research method to analyze how existing literature depicts the Hmong and their participation in mental health. The data sources for this research included academic journals, dissertations and newspaper articles. The results of this content analysis research found that existing literature portrays the Hmong and their mental health concerns to be greatly linked to their refugee experience and their level of acculturation. Additionally, current literature supports the need for cultural competent practice that incorporates culturally relevant services to encourage underserved communities to participate in mental health services.
Book Synopsis Hmong Mental Health Providers by : Linda C. Gensheimer
Download or read book Hmong Mental Health Providers written by Linda C. Gensheimer and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Facilitators and Barriers to Employment Among Hmong American Young Adult Men with Mental Illness by : Kevin Bengtson
Download or read book Facilitators and Barriers to Employment Among Hmong American Young Adult Men with Mental Illness written by Kevin Bengtson and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT The prevalence of mental illness among Hmong Americans is estimated to be close to 33.5% as opposed to 17.9% found in the general U.S. population based on the findings of several research studies and estimates from the NIMH. The high prevalence of mental health and mental health stigma has also lead to Hmong Americans experiencing greater difficulties in obtaining and retaining employment. Although no data was available on the specific unemployment or underemployment rates of Hmong Americans with mental illness, their current labor force participation in comparison to the rest of the U.S. population sheds some light on the difficulties that Hmong Americans have had in attempting to obtain employment. Despite the fact that Hmong Americans' labor force participation has been improved over the past two decades, it still lags behind the rest of the civilian U.S. population - only 56% of Hmong Americans are employed as opposed to 65% of the U.S. Civilian labor force. Although the levels of employment have increased over the past two decades the per capita income of Hmong Americans at $11,766 is significantly lower than the overall U.S. population per capita income at $26,279 leading to higher rates of poverty and a higher reliance on public assistance. Employment is considered essential to an individual's identity and provides pathways to community engagement and participation. Employment can also lead to higher levels of self-esteem, increased overall subjective well-being, and decreased levels of depression, anxiety, and alcohol consumption for persons with mental illness. Despite the noted importance of employment for persons of mental illness no research has been undertaken to understand the facilitators Hmong American males with mental illness may utilize or the barriers they face in obtaining and retaining employment. No research has explored the role that stigma and intergenerational trauma play in the employment process for Hmong adult males with mental health issues. Additionally, there is very limited knowledge regarding employment issues related to Hmong Americans with disabilities and no research has been specifically undertaken with Hmong American males. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to understand the facilitators, barriers, stigma, and intergenerational trauma experienced by Hmong adult men ages 18 to 35 years old with mental health issues residing in Wisconsin when attempting obtain and retain employment. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with eight Hmong American males with mental health issues between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age. Six participants self-identified as having depression and two as having anxiety. One participant self-identified as having both depression and anxiety. None of the participants identified as having severe mental illness and all the participants in this study could be considered "high functioning". A phenomenological qualitative research framework, with a hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used to interpret the experiences of the participants. Co-cultural theory was used as a conceptual framework to further theoretically informed analysis of the qualitative data and answer the principle research question ("How do young adult Hmong males with mental health issues navigate and experience finding employment in Wisconsin?"). Two research team members of Hmong descent were recruited to assist with this study. Both grew up within Hmong American communities in Wisconsin and have an intimate understanding of Hmong culture. Additionally, both speak two different forms of Hmong dialect (Hmoob Dawg or "Hmong White" and Hmoob Ntsuab or "Hmong Green"), can read the Hmong language, and have experience working with persons who have mental health issues. The six stages of hermeneutic data analysis as developed by Ajjawi & Higgs (2007): Immersion, Understanding, Abstraction, Synthesis and Theme Development, Illumination and Illustrating the Phenomena, Critique of the Themes by the Researcher were used as a process to uncover the facilitators, barriers, and stigma experienced by Hmong American males with mental health issues to obtain and retain employment. Seven major themes identified indicate that Hmong culture and extended family play significant roles in the employment process for the participants in this study acting as both a facilitators and barriers. There also appears to be a significant level of "bi-cultural" stress being experienced by many of the participants in this study that has inadvertently has affected their overall mental well-being, leading to difficulty finding long-term employment. Co-cultural theory was used to further theoretically inform and interpret the findings for this research study. From the eight interviews undertaken it is apparent that for the participants in this study their preferred outcome is accommodation or trying to maintain their cultural uniqueness within the broader American society Results of this study indicate it would seem important to utilize Hmong American mental health counselors, rehabilitation counselors, and employment specialists where possible. Mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and other employment providers also need to be sensitive to potential family and cultural obligations that Hmong males are obligated to undertake in their community. In addition, counselors need to be sensitive to how gender roles affect the way Hmong males are obligated to communicate with each other and how it may impact the way certain Hmong clients interact when receiving Western mental health, vocational rehabilitation, or other employment services. Counselors also need to be aware how intergenerational stress may impact some Hmong American clients. Additionally, counselors need to be aware of the role that stigma and lack of understanding can play around mental illness with Hmong Americans. It appears that having a more in-depth understanding as to the stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination that Hmong people experience within the broader American society would assist counselors in helping Hmong people develop better workplace communication and socialization skills. Lastly, developing culturally sensitive outreach strategies would encourage Hmong people to utilize health, rehabilitation, and social services.
Book Synopsis The Hmong in America by : Kathleen M. McInnis
Download or read book The Hmong in America written by Kathleen M. McInnis and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Perceptions of Mental Health Problems by Mental Health Professionals in the Hmong Community in the Twin Cities of Minnesota by : Ong Her
Download or read book Perceptions of Mental Health Problems by Mental Health Professionals in the Hmong Community in the Twin Cities of Minnesota written by Ong Her and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research study sought to understand the mental health problems in the Hmong community in the Twin Cities of Minnesota through exploring Hmong mental health experiences using a qualitative research method. Phenomenology was chosen as the method for investigating participants' experiences. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of Hmong mental health professionals in the Twin Cities of Minnesota regarding mental health problems in the Hmong community while working with Hmong families. This included their experiences of traditional healing and Western mental health services, what they think are the causes of mental health problems, and the reasons for seeking and not seeking Western mental health services. The findings from this study revealed that mental health problems are not well understood by the Hmong community. This study agreed with previous studies that the Hmong people still refer to mental health as "crazy" and that causes of mental health problems in the Hmong community are trauma from personal experiences, anxiety, adjusting to a new culture and language, and depression. It also revealed that "muaj kev nyuab siab" or by way of having stress is preferred over "crazy" in the Hmong language and culture. The findings agreed with previous studies that Hmong will still use traditional healing methods prior to seeking Western mental health services. Some Hmong adults don't know why they seek treatment, whereas others just want a quick fix, were referred by the court or were looking for other social services supports. This study recommends normalization of mental health, a joint approach between traditional healing and mental health services, creation of mobile services and education for the Hmong community.
Book Synopsis Hmong American Concepts of Health, Healing, and Conventional Medicine by : Dia Cha
Download or read book Hmong American Concepts of Health, Healing, and Conventional Medicine written by Dia Cha and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's healthcare system in the twenty-first century faces a variety of pressures and challenges, not the least of which is that posed by the increasingly multicultural nature of American society itself. Large numbers among the Hmong, immigrants from the landlocked Asian nation of Laos, continue to prefer their own ancient medical traditions. That these Hmong Americans should continue to adhere to a tradition of folk medicine, rather than embrace the modern healthcare system of America, poses questions that must be answered. This book takes up the task of examining Hmong American concepts of health, illness and healing, and looks at the Hmong American experience with conventional medicine. In so doing, it identifies factors that either obstruct or enable healthcare delivery to the Hmong, specifically a target sample of Hmong Americans resident in Colorado. Drawing upon scientific methods of data collection, the research reveals attitudes currently held by a group of American citizens toward health and medicine which run the gamut from the very modern to those which have prevailed in the highlands of Southeast Asia for centuries.
Book Synopsis Ethnicity and the Dementias by : Gwen Yeo
Download or read book Ethnicity and the Dementias written by Gwen Yeo and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1996 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Book Synopsis Hmong American Concepts of Health by : Dia Cha
Download or read book Hmong American Concepts of Health written by Dia Cha and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's healthcare system in the twenty-first century faces a variety of pressures and challenges, not the least of which is that posed by the increasingly multicultural nature of American society itself. Large numbers among the Hmong, immigrants from the landlocked Asian nation of Laos, continue to prefer their own ancient medical traditions. That these Hmong Americans should continue to adhere to a tradition of folk medicine, rather than embrace the modern healthcare system of America, poses questions that must be answered. This book takes up the task of examining Hmong American concepts of health, illness and healing, and looks at the Hmong American experience with conventional medicine. In so doing, it identifies factors that either obstruct or enable healthcare delivery to the Hmong, specifically a target sample of Hmong Americans resident in Colorado. Drawing upon scientific methods of data collection, the research reveals attitudes currently held by a group of American citizens toward health and medicine which run the gamut from the very modern to those which have prevailed in the highlands of Southeast Asia for centuries.
Book Synopsis Hmong Women's Perspectives on Mental Illness and Factors that Prevent Them from Utilizing Mental Health Services by : Anna Yang
Download or read book Hmong Women's Perspectives on Mental Illness and Factors that Prevent Them from Utilizing Mental Health Services written by Anna Yang and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hmong Perceptions of Health and Healing: Shamanism, Mental Health, and Medical Interventions by : Yer Yang
Download or read book Hmong Perceptions of Health and Healing: Shamanism, Mental Health, and Medical Interventions written by Yer Yang and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explored how the Hmong understand and interpret illness, their perceptions of healing, and how they go about seeking treatment. Thirty voluntary participants were identified through snowball sampling and completed a survey that measured their language and cultural capacities, health experiences, and understanding of mental health. Through quantitative data analysis, the chi-square test of independence found a significant association between religion and mental health seeking behaviors of participants (p
Book Synopsis The Mental Health of Refugees by : Kenneth E. Miller
Download or read book The Mental Health of Refugees written by Kenneth E. Miller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-05-20 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that at least 33 million people around the world have been displaced from their homes by war or persecution. Numerous studies have documented high rates of psychological distress among these survivors of extreme violence and forced migration, yet very few have access to clinic-based mental health care. In any case, clinic-based services cannot adequately address the constellation of displacement-related stressors that affect refugees daily, whether in a new region of their homeland or a new country--stressors such as social isolation, the loss of previously valued social roles, poverty and a lack of employment opportunities, and difficulties obtaining education and medical care. Additionally, many refugees from non-western societies find western methods of psychiatric and psychological healing culturally alien or stigmatizing, and therefore underutilize such services. This book brings together an international group of experts on the mental health of refugees who have pioneered a new approach to healing the psychological wounds of war and forced migration. Their work is guided by an ecological model, which, in contrast to the prevailing medical model of psychiatry and clinical psychology, emphasizes the development of culturally grounded mental health interventions in non-stigmatized community settings. The ecological model also prioritizes synergy with natural community resources to promote adaptation, prevention over treatment, the active involvement of community members in all phases of the intervention process, and the empowerment of marginalized communities to address their own mental health needs. Drawing on their expertise in community psychology, prevention science, anthropology, social psychology, social psychiatry, public health and child development, the authors present a variety of highly innovative, culturally grounded interventions designed to improve the mental health and psychosocial well-being of communities that have survived the nightmares of political repression, civil war, and genocide. They discuss the various conceptions of well-being and distress that have informed their projects, their own integrations of western and indigenous approaches to understanding and relieving psychological distress, and in several instances their creative use of well-trained paraprofessionals. They examine with remarkable candor the challenges they have faced in carrying out their work in extraordinarily demanding conditions. An extended introductory chapter reviews and analyzes what we know about the impact of political violence and exile on mental health, and lays out the ecological model in rich theoretical and empirical context. The first of two concluding chapters addresses the critical and often-neglected issue of the evaluation of community-based interventions in conflict and post-conflict settings; the second sums up the implications of the achievements and limitations of the programs described, poses questions that must be answered, such as "How adequate is the PTSD construct in capturing the nature of refugee trauma?", and suggests numerous directions for future research and practice. The Mental Health of Refugees: Ecological Approaches to Healing and Adaptation is an essential reference for all professionals who seek to serve members of this vulnerable population, for those who train and supervise them, and for program administrators and policymakers concerned with refugee well-being. It is also an excellent resource for graduate courses in public mental health, community psychology and psychiatry, refugee and immigrant studies, psychological trauma, medical anthropology, and ethnopolitical violence.
Book Synopsis Factors Affecting Hmong Graduate Students Pursuing Mental Health Degrees by : Yeezong Vang
Download or read book Factors Affecting Hmong Graduate Students Pursuing Mental Health Degrees written by Yeezong Vang and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative research study explored the factors affecting Hmong students pursuing a master's or doctoral level mental health-related degree. Participants were recruited through both purposeful and snowball sampling techniques. Eight Hmong graduate students participated in hour-long interviews and the data was analyzed using Consensual Qualitative Research (Hill et al., 2005) methodology. Five connections were also discovered through analyzing the domains, categories, and subcategories, including (a) participants wanted to honor parents; (b) a variety of cultural factors were influential to how Hmong students experienced education; (c) seeking a culturally appropriate career was vital; (d) racial discrimination impacted self-esteem and self-efficacy for being successful in a graduate program; and (e) cultural gender norms played a role in educational experience. An amalgamated vignette of the participant responses was used to illustrate the career development issues for this population. The Social Cognitive Career Theory (Lent, 2013) framework was used in the vignette. In addition, based on the experiences of Hmong students enrolled in a graduate mental health program, tentative recommendations for graduate programs include more clearly integrating multiculturalism into the program, providing support groups, and increasing awareness of Hmong culture to better understand the needs of Hmong students.
Download or read book Mental Health written by Kong Meng Vang and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by : Anne Fadiman
Download or read book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down written by Anne Fadiman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, this brilliantly reported and beautifully crafted book explores the clash between a medical center in California and a Laotian refugee family over their care of a child.
Book Synopsis Hmong Shamans and Mental Health by : Soua Moua
Download or read book Hmong Shamans and Mental Health written by Soua Moua and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores how shamans' level of acculturation and demographics influence their recommendations in health services to clients who have symptoms related to a mental health disorder. Seventy-eight participants were identified through the snowball non-probability technique to complete surveys that measured their level of acculturation, demographics, and recommendations of health treatment. Through quantitative data analysis, their level of acculturation, specifically language and media, had a higher influence in their recommendation of medical treatment. However, demographics did not make a significant difference, except their age. This study demonstrates the need to provide more outreach to shamans so they understand mental health and when to recommend them to clients.
Book Synopsis Mental Health Experiences Within the Hmong American LGBTQ Community by : James Her
Download or read book Mental Health Experiences Within the Hmong American LGBTQ Community written by James Her and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative research project explores the life experiences of six second-generation Hmong Americans individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ). The six participants live in diverse regions of the United States (U.S.) and range in age from 18 to 40 years. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted via phone. Participants were asked to share stories of the struggles they have encountered as sexual minorities in their communities, and their experiences of dealing with mental health concerns in the Hmong community and within the U.S. healthcare system at large. The findings provide social workers and other healthcare providers with information to better support members of the Hmong LGBTQ community, to address their mental health needs, and to improve mental health outcomes with this vulnerable and growing population. This study aims to begin to fill a gap in the academic literature by providing insights into the unique challenges that LGBTQ Hmong Americans often encounter in the U.S.
Book Synopsis A Mental Health Treatment Format for Hmong Refugees by : Carol Thersleff
Download or read book A Mental Health Treatment Format for Hmong Refugees written by Carol Thersleff and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
