This study examined the ethnic and gender differences in the levels and predictors of distress among Vietnamese (N=867), Cambodian (N=590) and Laotian (N=723) refugees. The findings showed that for all 3 groups, refugee women reported a significantly higher level of psychological distress than their male counterparts. (Contains 36 references and 3…

A review of counseling theory and research demonstrates that emotionally arousing and expressive techniques are used in both brief and long-term mental health counseling. Techniques of emotional discharge or ventilation, insight, attitude change, creation of cognitive dissonance, and completing unfinished actions are supported in the literature.…

Study examines the psychosocial adjustment issues for two groups of Vietnamese refugees and provides recommendations for mental health interventions. Findings show significant differences in levels of distress, social support, and acculturation between the groups. Suggests that mental health professionals be aware of intergroup and gender…