University of Texas at El Paso psychology professors Barrientos and Hosch, the authors of this bilingual edition, conducted a survey as part of their research to identify the types of stress-producing problems experienced in urban families and the extent to which they utilized mental health professionals and facilities as resources to help them cope with stress.
The survey conducted in El Paso, a bilingual/bicultural city located on the border of the United States and Mexico, included not only families of Hispanic origin, but also those of Anglo-American origin, allowing for important cross cultural comparisons. The survey also extended to Mexico and similar data was obtained from residents of Guadalajara and Saltillo, giving the authors much-needed cross-national comparisons.
Interestingly, the survey revealed that Hispanics in the United States underutilized mental health services, more so than their Mexican counterparts.
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