Latino Perspectives of Mental Health Recovery: A Grounded Theory Analysis
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-toledo14297602312021-08-03T06:30:31Z Latino Perspectives of Mental Health Recovery: A Grounded Theory Analysis Walstad, Kristin Y. Clinical Psychology Minority and Ethnic Groups mental health recovery serious mental illness Latino Hispanic grounded theory ethnic studies The Latino population in U.S. is a rapidly growing demographic, including over 15 million individuals as of the 2010 Census (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). Symptom distress and mental illness are prevalent among Latinos (Alegria et al., 2007; Alegria et al., 2008; OMH, 2012). However, there are significant differences in prevalence rates of psychiatric diagnoses (Alegria et al., 2007; Alegria et al., 2008) and rates of mental health help-seeking and service utilization (Alegria et al., 2002; OMH, 2012) between Latinos and other demographic groups. Current mental health recovery models emphasize that recovery from serious mental illness (SMI) is a personal journey (Henderson, 2010, SAMHSA, 2012). Consumer narratives have played an important role in identifying key themes of the recovery process (Corrigan et al., 1999; Ridgway, 2001; Young & Ensing, 1999). However, the recovery experiences of Latino consumers are notably absent.This study sought to deepen the recovery literature by developing a Latino-centered model of mental health recovery. One-on-one interviews were conducted with eight Latino consumers and four family members of Latino consumers regarding their experiences with recovery. Themes were assessed using grounded theory analysis. Primary themes emerging from the analysis include a split between the Latino values of family unity and caring for family members, and a systematic lack of knowledge of the nature of mental illness and recovery. Overall, the coping strategies described by Latinos in the sample were found to be consistent with those described in other recovery models. However, Latinos in recovery appear to be especially empowered when connected with quality mental health care and community organizational support. A majority of participants also demonstrated a strong desire to self-advocate and give back to the community. Stigma and lack of education on mental illness among Latinos were frequently cited as harmful for Latino consumers living with SMI. Encouragingly, the majority of consumers represented in our sample had not experienced prejudice from their mental health care providers as a function of their ethnicity. 2015 English text University of Toledo / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1429760231 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1429760231 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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