Culture bound anxiety disorder in adolescence: a case study.
OBJECTIVE
There are a number of culture-bound syndromes in the literature that may directly impact on clients' systems of meaning and, thus, the clinician's ability to effectively intervene. This applies to Hispanic/Latino children, particularly those who present with anxiety and somatic symptoms.


OBJECTIVE
This case study deals with a 14-year-old Hispanic girl who presented at a behavioral health clinic with anxiety behaviors.


METHODS
Review of the literature and case example from practice.


CONCLUSIONS
Since culture can have a profound influence on a child's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, nurses' cultural understanding is critical in psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Hamilton
Joshua M
JM
Collins Clinic at Montevista Hospital, USA. dr.hamilton@cox.net
D000293:Adolescent; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003469:Culture; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy