ERIC Number: EJ845973
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-1927
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Mental Health and Latino/a College Students: A Psychological Perspective and New Findings
Del Pilar, Jose A.
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, v8 n3 p263-281 2009
This psychologically oriented study examined the use of mental health services by Latino/a college students. Significant differences were found between Latinos/as and non-Latinos/as on four variables: Latinos/as tended to live at home, have more children, be foreign born, and have past depression. Because the data for the Latino/a students revealed subtle signs of psychological distress, such as past depression and indications of suicidal behavior, it was hypothesized that low-level distress could be affecting Latino/a students. Finally, recommendations are made. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Mental Health, Hispanic American Students, College Students, Health Services, Counseling Services, Suicide, Depression (Psychology), Comparative Analysis, Urban Schools, Student Characteristics, Racial Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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