Impulsivity in African American Girls With Bulimia
Bulimia has been linked to psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance misuse. Other behavioral problems, including aggression, oppositional defiance, and impulsivity, have also been shown to increase the risk for disordered eating and bulimia in White American girls. However, to date there has been little research focusing on how these behaviors and mental health issues contribute to the development of bulimia in African American girls. Previous studies have demonstrated that externalizing behaviors predict eating issues, but this relationship has not been examined longitudinally.... Read More
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People who are discriminated against can suffer significant negative consequences. General well-being, self-esteem, self-worth, and social relations can be severely impacted as a result of discrimination. But recognizing exactly how perceived discrimination affects an individual is much less understood. Previous research has suggested that perceived discrimination can lead to mental health problems such as increased stress, depression, and 
It seems impossible to be multiculturally competent: There are an infinite number of cultures to be learned with limited time, and cultures evolve constantly. Books on multiculturalism are getting thicker every day, and that thin line between stereotyping and having cultural knowledge is extremely challenging to walk. Many people’s eyebrows furrow, feel anxious, or worry about being incompetent when they think about being multiculturally competent.
What if I tell you that multiculturalism is, actually, fun?
Below you will find my secret guide to multicultural competence that I have presented... 
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Asian-American women are just as likely to develop breast 
Working Alliance (WA) describes the relationship between a client and therapist and the underlying bond formed during the therapeutic process. The majority of researchers believe that a strong WA is essential to a positive treatment outcome. 
Asian Americans face different social stressors than their American counterparts. Some of the factors that can cause particular sensitivity include discrimination, nativity and 
Intimate relationships provide emotional support and companionship that can result in many positive psychological health benefits. But often, marriage can be a source of stress. For African-American couples, the success of their relationships can be significantly influenced by specific factors, including income and education. In a recent study, Carolyn E. Cutrona of the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University used the vulnerability-stress-adaptation model of adaptive processes, stressful life events and enduring vulnerabilities to gauge marital stability in African-American couples. “Of... 
Racial discrimination and racism can have serious negative psychological effects. Many studies have been conducted examining the relationship between racism and stress, racism and anxiety and racism and depression. However, until now, there has been no tool available to measure all of the mental health consequences of 
Alcohol and drug use are widespread among American adolescents, but even more prevalent among Hispanic youth in the United States. “Familias Unidas is a Hispanic-specific, family based, substance use (including 
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Building friendships with children across ethnic lines can broaden a child’s experiences and increase racial and ethnic tolerance. But a new study suggests that developing these types of relationships, and any friendships, can actually minimize peer victimization in adolescents. “As such, it has been widely documented that children with friendships are less likely to experience peer victimization, regardless of its form, and display lower levels of psychosocial adjustment problems than are children without friendships,” said Yoshito Kawabata and Nicki R. Crick, authors of a recent study... 
Why is being multiculturally-minded vital for improving our clients’ well-being? The answer, surprisingly, can be found in our kitchens.
Kitchens?
People from diverse backgrounds often laugh, nod, smile, and clap when they hear me stating, “for bicultural or multicultural individuals and families, the standard-sized kitchen is never big enough… these kitchens are not designed for multicultural people.”
Yes, kitchens.
Picture some of the stuff I have in my Asian American kitchen: Rice cooker, deep fryer, Crock-Pot, two sets of steamers (Chinese and American), hot water pots,... 
