title: Differential diagnosis of ataque de nervios.
abstract: Characteristics of ataque de nervios, a culturally condoned expression of distress that is most frequently seen in Hispanic women, are described. It has symptoms in common with affective and anxiety disorders, with which it can co-occur, and these are delineated for purposes of differential diagnosis. Possible reasons for the preponderance of the condition in women are discussed, along with suggested intervention strategies.
authors.affiliation: New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Oquendo
mesh_terms: D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D000786:Anger; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*