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Cultural Considerations in Working with Arab American Youth
Rana Elmaghraby1, Magdoline Daas2, Alaa Elnajjar3
1Sea Mar Community Health Centers, 14508 NE 20th Avenue, Suite #305, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA; University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|October 1, 2022
Summary
This chapter addresses the mental health of Arab American youth, exploring cultural factors, discrimination, and acculturation stress. It offers guidance for culturally sensitive mental health support.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
- Cultural Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on Arab American mental health, especially concerning adolescents.
- The Arab American/Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) population in the US faces unique challenges.
- Understanding cultural values and migration experiences is crucial for addressing mental health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of Arab American youth mental health.
- To examine the influence of cultural factors, acculturation stress, and discrimination.
- To offer culturally informed recommendations for mental health interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review synthesizing existing research on Arab American youth.
- Analysis of cultural variables, identity formation, and acculturation.
- Examination of mental illness prevalence and help-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Arab American youth experience significant mental health challenges influenced by discrimination and acculturation stress.
- Traditional cultural values and identity play a key role in mental well-being.
- Barriers exist in seeking culturally competent mental health services.
Conclusions:
- Culturally sensitive approaches are essential for effective mental health care for Arab American youth.
- Interventions must consider the intersection of cultural background, discrimination, and acculturation.
- Further research is needed to address the mental health needs of this population.
Keywords:
ARAB cultureArab AmericanDiscriminationMental illnessMiddle East and North Africa (MENA)Special considerationsYouthMore Related Videos
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