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Special Considerations When Assessing the Hispanic Adolescent: Examining Suicide Risk

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This chapter examines the importance of assessing and identifying stressors and other risk factors in Hispanic adolescents. Specific assessment measures relevant to the assessment of suicide risk in the Hispanic adolescent are reviewed. Furthermore, the clinical implications of assessing suicide behavior and their importance in relation to the mental health of adolescents are discussed.

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    Emilia Lucio-Gomez Maqueo Ph.D & Paulina Arenas-Landgrave Ph.D.

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Maqueo, E.LG., Arenas-Landgrave, P. (2013). Special Considerations When Assessing the Hispanic Adolescent: Examining Suicide Risk. In: Benuto, L. (eds) Guide to Psychological Assessment with Hispanics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4412-1_9

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