Autore |
Rich Grant J.
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer International Publishing, , [2021]
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Descrizione fisica |
1 online resource (332 pages)
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Disciplina |
155.89
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Collana |
International and Cultural Psychology
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Soggetto topico |
Psychology - Caribbean Area
Psychology - Social aspects
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ISBN |
3-030-87763-9
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Formato |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione |
eng
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Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Foreword -- References -- Preface: Psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean: An Overview Chapter -- Introduction -- The Caribbean -- Oceania -- Conclusion -- References -- Contents -- Author Biographies -- Brief Biographies of Editors -- Brief Biography of Foreword Author -- Part I: Psychology in Oceania -- Chapter 1: Psychology in Micronesia -- Overview of the Micronesian Region -- The Travails of Social Change in Micronesia -- Behavioral Health Problems in Micronesia -- Suicide -- Mental Illness -- Behavioral Health Services in Micronesia -- Guam -- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands -- Palau -- Federated States of Micronesia -- Republic of the Marshall Islands -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Psychology in Fiji: Complexity and New Horizons for the Isles of Smiles -- Country and Human Security Overview -- Prevalence and Mental Health Needs -- Cultural Meaning of Mental Illness and Treatment -- Colonial Legacy -- Counseling Services -- Education and Career Paths -- A Sustainable Future for Psychology in Fiji -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: The State of Psychology and Mental Health Services in Vanuatu -- Demographic Overview -- Geography -- Population -- Economy -- Languages -- The Political System -- The Health System -- Psychology and Mental Health Care in Vanuatu -- Psychology in Vanuatu -- Cultural Factors and Psychological States -- The Mental Health Policy of Vanuatu -- Mental Health Legislation -- The Mind Care Clinic -- A Vanuatu Specific Approach to Mental Health Care -- Mental Health Psychosocial Support and Natural Disasters -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: "Teu Le Va: We over Me" A Brief Overview of Mental Health Amongst Samoans in American Samoa -- Geography and History -- People and Culture -- Language and Communication -- Religion and Spirituality -- Gender and Sexuality -- Migration.
Health Status -- Traditional Conceptualization of Mental Illness -- Mental Health in American Samoa Today -- Promoting Resiliency in American Samoa -- References -- Chapter 5: Psychology in Samoa and Throughout the Diaspora -- Samoan History and Identity -- Religion -- Psychology Through Mental Health Services in Samoa -- Contributing Factors to Mental Health Issues in Samoa -- Psychology Throughout the Samoan Diaspora -- Samoa's Church-Village Contexts of Psychology Reformation -- New Psychological Innovations Grounded in Fa'aSamoa -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Native Hawaiians and Psychology: The Cultural and Historical Context of Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Challenges to Defining Native Hawaiians -- Definition of Native Hawaiians -- A Brief Overview of Indigenous Psychology -- A Worldview of Native Hawaiians: An Indigenous Perspective -- Native Hawaiians in a Historical Context -- Trends in Psychology and Research on Native Hawaiians -- The Deficit Approach -- The Cultural Interaction Approach -- The Indigenous Approach -- The Future of Psychology and Native Hawaiians -- References -- Chapter 7: Hawaiian National Re-emergence from US Colonization: Community Strength, Mental Health, and Traditions -- DIE Culture in Contemporary "Systems of Care" and OLA Cultural Care Models -- Hale Na'au Pono: Cultivating OLA Against the Forces of DIE -- The ABC Triangle of Peace and Violence -- Hoʻoponopono -- Environment and Spirituality -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand -- Introduction -- Current Overview -- Socio-historical Context -- Tertiary Education in NZ -- Overview -- History -- Development of the Discipline of Psychology in NZ -- Governance Shaping the Profession in NZ -- Overview -- Regulation -- Qualifications -- Core Competencies -- Accreditation -- Continuing Competence Programme.
Interface Between Psychology and Government -- Psychology Workforce in NZ -- Culture and Psychology in Bicultural NZ -- Looking Back, Looking Forward -- References -- Chapter 9: Psychology on The Rock: Mental Health System and Kanaké Indigenous Tradition in New Caledonia -- Historical and Sociological Overview of New Caledonia -- The New Caledonian Mental Health System -- Public Health Figures -- The Government's Do Kamo Public Health Plan -- Psychology and Indigenous Health -- Elements of Traditional Practitioner and Kanaké Initiates' Practices -- Traditional Caregivers in Kanaké Hoot Ma Whaap Country -- The Seven Sources of Life of the Initiates in Kanaké Paicî-Camuki Country -- Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Melanesian Mental Health and Psychiatric Services: Perspectives from Papua New Guinea -- Demographic Characteristics -- Cultural Characteristics -- Religion and Spirituality -- Healthcare System -- Mental Health Services -- Laloki Psychiatric Hospital and Correctional Services -- Bomana Correctional Institute Service, Psychiatric Services -- Mental Health Clinicians -- Psychotropic Medications -- Presentation of Mental Illness -- Case Vignette -- Culture-Bound Syndromes -- Case Vignette: Culture-Bound Syndromes -- Amok Syndrome -- Spirit Possession Syndrome -- Psychiatric Conditions -- Substance Use Disorder -- Migration and Substance Use -- Suicide and Self-Harm -- Community Mental Health Clinics or Centers -- Psychiatric Facilities in the Provinces -- Mental Health Administration -- Political and Social Context in Papua New Guinea -- Consensus in Melanesia -- Role of the Church -- My Personal Experiences in Transcultural Psychiatry in Melanesia -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 11: The Polynesian Soul and the Modern World: Psychology Today in French Polynesia -- Introduction -- Context.
Location and Geographical Description -- Demography -- Languages -- History and Politics -- Economy -- Health -- Religion -- The Polynesian Psyche -- Culture and Psychology in FP -- Ancient Polynesian Psychology -- Redefining Psychology -- Key Issues Related to Psychology -- Substance Misuse -- Suicide -- Mental Health Disorders -- Psychological Resources in French Polynesia -- Role of Traditional Healing -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Psychology in the Caribbean -- Chapter 12: An Examination of the Landscape of Psychology in Jamaica -- Key Psychological Needs for Jamaica -- Psychological Resources in Jamaica -- Pioneering Psychologists -- Psychology Educational Opportunities -- Associations and Advocacy -- Psychological Services Available -- Summary of Resources -- Barriers to the Growth of Psychology -- Limited Understanding of the Field -- Societal Attitudes to Mental Health -- Shaping Educational Training to Match Country Needs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Psychology in Barbados: Looking Back and Moving Forward -- Psychology in Barbados -- The Practice of Psychology: Informal and Formal Origins -- Training in Psychology -- Research in Psychology -- Psychology's Contribution to the Sectors of Health, Education, and Social Care -- Hospitals and Development Centers -- Psychology Within Private Health Entities -- Psychological Support Services in Education -- Rehabilitative Educational Programs and Facilities -- Psychological Social Care Support Services -- Psychology in Barbados: The Way Forward -- References -- Chapter 14: Psychology and Mental Health in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History and Background of Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Education -- Universal Health-Care Availability -- Psychological Presence in Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Mental Illness in Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Conclusion -- References.
Chapter 15: Psychology in Haiti -- Psychology in Haiti -- Role of Religion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Mental and Emotional Health in the Dominican Republic -- Quisqueya*: La Republica Dominicana -- Brief History -- Today's Dominican Society -- Dominican Economy -- Mental Health Disparities -- Motivation and Development of a Psychologist -- Mental Illness: Unseen and Untreated -- Stigma in Dominican Culture -- Lack of Mental Health Resources -- Culturally Relevant Healing Practices to Promote Mental Wellness -- Help-Seeking Behaviors -- Remedios Casero -- Family and the Therapeutic Process -- Public Health Systems Approach -- References -- Chapter 17: Psychology in Puerto Rico -- Conceptual Framework -- Demographics and History -- Economic Conditions -- Health Status -- Mental Health -- Cultural Idioms of Distress -- Ethnic Risk and Protective Factors -- Gender-Based Violence -- Disasters in Puerto Rico -- Training Opportunities in Psychology -- Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 18: Psychology in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago -- Conceptual Frameworks -- Sociohistorical Experiences, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Cultural Practices -- Mental Health Issues -- Human Resources -- Training Programs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 19: Psychology in Suriname -- Background Information: History and Demographics -- History of Psychology in Suriname -- Psychology: An Emerging Discipline -- First Organization -- Recent Developments -- Psychology Education at the University -- The University -- Psychology as an Academic Science: A Dual Unit -- Professional Standards -- Post-Master's Professional Standards -- Entry Level into the Profession -- Licensure -- Quality Assurance -- Remarks on Traditional Medicine (TM) -- Closing Remarks -- References -- Chapter 20: Psychology in Belize -- Social Issues in Belize.
Psychology in Belize.
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