Date of Award
5-2022
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
McAllister, Carolyn
Abstract
This study aimed to highlight the perspectives of the Southern California County’s Hispanic community on how to address the underutilization of mental health services and inform mental health stakeholders on steps toward solving a major social issue. Three major themes were identified through data analysis: Hispanic culture/tradition, the need for increased education and promotion of mental health, and lack of information from agencies and organizations. A limitation of this study included results that could not be generalized to the larger population due to the small sample size. Recommendations included educating the community, parents and children, and increased promotion of services from community organizations.
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Fred, "BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY" (2022). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1479.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1479