Recommendations for counselors working with Jamaican immigrant families and children

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Article

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

Jamaican families and children represent a large sector of immigrant groups in the United States. Many of these families and children face unique challenges that have a significant impact on their mental health. This article discusses issues relevant to Jamaican immigrant families and children in relation to their attitudes toward mental health services and overall psychological well-being. Recommendations for counselors are provided to meet the needs of this population and promote good mental health.

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Copyright 2015 American Counseling Association

Note: This paper is part of the annual VISTAS project sponsored by the American Counseling Association. Find more information on the project at: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas

Publication Title

Ideas and research you can use: VISTAS 2015

Published Citation

Morrison, S., Janeé M. Steele, and Lynette Henry. "Recommendations for counselors working with Jamaican immigrant families and children." Ideas and research you can use: VISTAS 2015 (2015).

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