Culturally competent mental health care for Puerto Rican children.

TOPIC

Mental health care for Puerto Rican children.

PURPOSE

To explore the cultural background of Hispanics, present relevant definitions, and review and critique selected literature relevant to culturally competent mental health care of Puerto Rican children.

SOURCES OF DATA

Published literature.

CONCLUSIONS

Cross-cultural research is important to raise the consciousness of nursing professionals, expose them to other realities, and provide opportunities to establish culturally relevant treatment modalities.