title: Training Mexican American mental health personnel in behavior therapy.
abstract: Fourteen Mexican American mental health workers were trained in basic behavior therapy principles and behavior contracting in 10 weekly, 2 hr sessions. A significant increase was found in knowledge of principles, and attitudes toward behavior therapy became more positive. In addition, clinical skill in doing a behavior analysis and formulating a behavior therapy plan also improved. A 6 month follow-up suggested continued application of training. Results and match of behavior therapy training to differing cultures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000193:education*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008800:Mexico / Q000208:ethnology; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce