title: Mental disorders and syndromes found among Asians residing in the United States.
abstract: The Asian population in the United States is the fastest growing minority; consequently it behooves psychiatric nurses and other mental health professionals to be aware of symptom presentation of emotional problems that may differ from those of other population groups. Specific syndromes, psychiatric disorders, and symptoms that commonly present as physical disorders are discussed. Recommended adaptations of psychiatric interventions, including medications and other therapies, are offered to enable mental health professionals to provide culturally sensitive care. Mental health care that is culturally competent may improve access to care for Asians residing in the United States.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro 27402-6172, USA. charlotte_herrick@uncg.edu
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Herrick
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia / Q000208:ethnology; D001213:Asian / Q000523:psychology*; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003376:Counseling; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000451:nursing; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011159:Population Surveillance; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D013577:Syndrome; D016746:Transcultural Nursing; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology