Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Trials
Last Page
13
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-2109-y
Abstract
Significant mental health disparities exist for Hispanic populations, especially with regard to depression treatment. Stigma and poor communication between patients and their providers result in low use of antidepressant medications and early treatment withdrawal. Cultural factors which influence treatment decisions among Hispanics include fears about the addictive and harmful properties of antidepressants, worries about taking too many pills, and the stigma attached to taking medications. Primary care settings often are the gateway to identifying undiagnosed or untreated mental health disorders, particularly for people with co-morbid physical health conditions. Hispanics, in particular, are more likely to receive mental healthcare in primary care settings. Recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are that primary care providers screen adult patients for depression only if systems are in place to ensure adequate treatment and follow-up.
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work
Publication Date
8-3-2017
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Sanchez, Katherine; Eghaneyan, Brittany H.; Killian, Michael O.; Cabassa, Leopoldo; and Trivedi, Madhukar, "Measurement, Education and Tracking in Integrated Care (METRIC): use of a culturally adapted education tool versus standard education to increase engagement in depression treatment among Hispanic patients: study protocol for a randomized control trial" (2017). Social Work Faculty Publications & Presentations. 23.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/socialwork_facpubs/23