- PMD: 4,7
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Introduction
- Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Specific Groups of Students
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- understand how racial identity development impact depression in Asian American youth;
- understand how family systems can impact identity development and mental health in Asian American youth; and
- learn best practices when working with Asian American youth with depressive symptoms.
Description
Racial identity development and family systems are used to explain the development of depression in Asian American youth. Recommendations are provided.
Presenter(s)
Nicolette Smith, San Francisco State University
Shasta M. Ihorn, San Francisco State University
