A Holistic Approach to Counseling Mexican American Adolescents

Authors

  • Bindi Shah Lake Correctional Institution
  • Cirecie West-Olatunji University of Cincinnati

Keywords:

counseling adolescents, Mexican American youth, Holistic Approach

Abstract

Among adolescents in the U.S., Mexican American youth have the highest rates of depression and suicidal ideation. Acculturation theory was used as the framework in developing a comprehensive counseling approach to address the mental health needs of Latino adolescents in the United States (U.S.). The Holistic Approach for Counseling Mexican American Adolescents incorporates acculturation issues and familial relationships, while working towards the improvement of Latino adolescents’ well-being. The authors provide professional counselors with recommendations for increasing cultural competence to effectively work with the Latino population. For future research, exploration of relationships between adolescent well-being, familial relationships, and acculturation is suggested.

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Published

2019-11-22

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