An Integrated Approach to Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Spanish-Speaking and Latina Women (eBook, PDF)
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This book makes a significant contribution to the literature by adopting an integrated perspective on perinatal depression and anxiety among Spanish-speaking and Latina women. These groups are often overlooked in research and face barriers to diagnosis and treatment.
This groundbreaking book compiles essential and timely insights into the factors associated with perinatal depression and anxiety among Spanish-speaking and Latina women. It delves into crucial themes, such as migration-related experiences. Additionally, it explores policies in Latin America aimed at addressing maternal mental…mehr

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This book makes a significant contribution to the literature by adopting an integrated perspective on perinatal depression and anxiety among Spanish-speaking and Latina women. These groups are often overlooked in research and face barriers to diagnosis and treatment.

This groundbreaking book compiles essential and timely insights into the factors associated with perinatal depression and anxiety among Spanish-speaking and Latina women. It delves into crucial themes, such as migration-related experiences. Additionally, it explores policies in Latin America aimed at addressing maternal mental health needs. Furthermore, the book provides fundamental knowledge on tailoring culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions for perinatal depression and anxiety among Spanish-speaking and Latina women. Recognizing the significance of context, it offers perspectives on the effects of natural disasters and health crises on perinatal mental health and mother-infant bonding. The book advocates for the development of a research and mental health workforce attuned to the diverse needs of Spanish-speaking and Latina/Latinx perinatal women. It also discusses the value of biomarkers in perinatal depression research. In sum, this book brings together topic experts from across the globe to provide a more holistic approach to perinatal depression and anxiety. Key topics covered include:

  • Anxiety and Worry During the Perinatal Period: Why They Cannot Be Ignored
  • Protective Factors Against Depression and Anxiety Among Latinas and Spanish-Speaking Women
  • Culturally Sensitive Interventions for Latinas and Spanish-Speaking Women
  • Advancing Research in Perinatal Mental Health in Spanish-Speaking Latin American Women
  • Developing a Culturally Responsive Mental Health Workforce for Spanish-speaking and Latina/Latinx Birthing People with Perinatal Depression and Anxiety


An Integrated Approach to Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Spanish-Speaking and Latina Women is pertinent reading for individuals interested in pursuing a degree and profession in perinatal mental health, clinicians working with Spanish-speaking and Latina/Latinx perinatal women, researchers interested in working with Spanish-speaking and Latina/Latinx perinatal women, and educators training individuals pursuing a degree and profession in perinatal mental health.

Autorenporträt
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, PhD (she/her/ella) is an associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Originally from Mexico, she grew up in South Central Los Angeles and speaks Spanish as her first language. Lara-Cinisomo is a trailblazer as a first-generation college graduate, having earned her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge, followed by a master’s from Harvard University and a doctorate from Columbia University.

Her research is dedicated to addressing mental health disparities among women and mothers, with a particular focus on racial and ethnic minorities, including Latinas. Lara-Cinisomo's work is grounded in a comprehensive framework that considers psychosocial, cultural, structural, and physiological factors. She takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore how these contextual features contribute to mental health challenges and disparities in her target populations.

In her investigations, Lara-Cinisomo has delved into biomarkers, including cortisol and oxytocin, associated with perinatal depression and anxiety. She has also utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging to study pain responses among postpartum women, comparing those with and without depression. Recently, her research examined factors linked to depression in racially diverse women with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Her groundbreaking work has garnered support from prestigious sources, including the National Institutes of Health, various foundations, and other institutions.