This book confronts the overlooked mental health challenges within one of the largest Asian American subgroups in the United States.
Although Korean Americans are often characterized as a "model minority" due to high levels of academic and professional achievement, this book reveal a more complex reality marked by issues such as depression, suicide, substance abuse, and trauma. The contributors compellingly link these concerns to the intersecting forces of cultural stigma and racial discrimination, arguing that mainstream mental health systems frequently fail to address the specific needs of the Korean American community. Cultural values that emphasize family honor and social cohesion can discourage individuals from seeking help, reinforcing silence around mental health struggles. Drawing on existing research and statistical evidence, chapters highlight the disproportionate burden of these issues while also noting the limited attention they have received in both scholarship and practice. The book concludes by offering recommendations for culturally competent care, program development, and policy reform tailored to Korean American experiences, making it essential for practitioners and policymakers rethinking how mental health care is delivered in diverse societies.
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Understanding Korean Americans’ Mental Health
A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies
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eBook - PDF
Understanding Korean Americans’ Mental Health
A Guide to Culturally Competent Practices, Program Developments, and Policies
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Table of contents
- Half Title
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Life Development and Mental Health
- Chapter 1: Pathways to Mental Health Service Use for Korean American Adolescents: A Case Study
- Chapter 2: Risk Factors for Child Maltreatment among Korean Immigrant Parents
- Chapter 3: Depressive symptoms, Life Satisfaction, and Health
- Chapter 4: Mental Health and Health Services Used by Korean American Immigrant Older Adults
- Chapter 5: Limited English Proficiency, Social Determinants, and the Physical and Mental Health Status of Korean Immigrant Elders
- Chapter 6: Gender Differences in Social Network/Support, Technology Use, and Life Satisfaction for Korean Immigrant Elders
- Part II: Life Circumstances and Mental Health
- Chapter 7: Factors to Mental Health Service Utilization among Korean Americans
- Chapter 8: Determinants of Mental Health among Korean Americans
- Chapter 9: Shame and Perfectionism in Korean American Culture
- Chapter 10: Intimate Partner Violence among Korean Americans in the United States
- Chapter 11: Culturally Responsive Substance Abuse Interventions for Korean American
- Chapter 12: Suicidal Behavior among Korean American: Cultural Factors and Implications for Intervention
- Chapter 13: Culturally Competent Treatment Engagement for Korean Americans with Mental Health Issues
- Chapter 14: Mental Health and Well-being of Korean Adoptees over the Life Course
- Chapter 15: Beyond Immigration and the Family System: Korean American Mental Health in the Context of Historical and Cultural Trauma
- Chapter 16: Challenges and Resilience of Korean Early Study Abroad Students: Implications for Practice
- Index
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
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