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. 2008 Feb;44(1):57-74.
doi: 10.1007/s10597-007-9112-9. Epub 2007 Nov 17.

Unmet needs for mental health services for latino older adults: perspectives from consumers, family members, advocates, and service providers

Concepción Barrio  1 , Lawrence A Palinkas, Ann-Marie Yamada, Dahlia Fuentes, Viviana Criado, Piedad Garcia, Dilip V Jeste
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Unmet needs for mental health services for latino older adults: perspectives from consumers, family members, advocates, and service providers

Concepción Barrio et al. Community Ment Health J. 2008 Feb.

Abstract

This study qualitatively assessed the need for mental health services among Latino older adults in San Diego, California. The primary mental health issue was depression. Primary organizational barriers to accessing services were language and cultural barriers secondary to a lack of translators, dearth of information on available services, and scarcity of providers representative of the Latino community. Other challenges included a lack of transportation and housing, and the need for socialization and social support. Latino older adults experienced their unmet needs in ways associated with their cultural background and minority status. Age- and culturally-appropriate services are needed to overcome these barriers.

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