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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.
Abstract:
There is limited literature on Arab American mental health, particularly among youth. This chapter will provide an overview of the Arab American/MENA population, their migration to the United States, traditional Arab culture and values, Arab American youth identity, acculturation and acculturation stress, the impact of discrimination on Arab American youth, mental illness in Arab American youth, and cultural variables to consider in seeking help. This chapter will provide recommendations and cultural considerations when working with Arab American youth.
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