The Hmong in the United States: An Overview for Mental Health Professionals.

Cerhan, Jane Ugland

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ERIC Number: EJ420965

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The Hmong in the United States: An Overview for Mental Health Professionals.

Cerhan, Jane Ugland

Journal of Counseling and Development, v69 n1 p88-92 Sep-Oct 1990

Provides history and overview of Hmong immigrants to U.S. since Laos' fall to communists in 1975. Describes adjustment problems of Hmong resulting from vast differences between Hmong and American cultures. Notes specific adjustment and mental health problems. Suggests effective counseling interventions for Hmong Americans. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences, Foreign Countries, Hmong People, Immigrants

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Laos

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