Diversity Issues in Pediatric Behavioral Health Care

Book Title

Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Medical Conditions

Author(s)

Jessica M. Valenzuela, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Kristina Tatum, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Joyce H.L. Hui, University of California

Document Type

Book Chapter

ISBN

9783030216825

Publication Date

2019

Edition

First

Description

Youth from racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups have significant disparities in health and mental health outcomes. While the literature suggests that evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies benefit youth and families with minority or marginalized status, less research has focused specifically on these populations in pediatric behavioral health care. Existing evidence pointing to the potential positive impact of pediatric psychologists working with marginalized communities including racial/ethnic minority and LGBTQ youth will be reviewed, along with a brief discussion of the relevance of culturally adapted or tailored interventions in pediatric behavioral health care. Important considerations for practitioners working with minority or marginalized youth and families will be discussed, including issues of mistrust, stigma, and accessibility of services.

Publisher

Springer

City

New York, New York

First Page

21

Last Page

39

Additional Information

Editors: Robert D. Friedberg, Jennifer K. Paternostro.

NSUWorks Citation

Valenzuela, J. M., Tatum, K., Hui, J. H. (2019). Diversity Issues in Pediatric Behavioral Health Care. Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Medical Conditions, 21-39.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facbooks/633

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