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Robert B. Edgerton, PhD; Marvin Karno, MD

Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1971;24(3):286-290.

Abstract
Attitudes towards mental illness and the usage of language are related; both reflect cultural distinctions with lasting psychological involvements. Mental health professionals are needed who possess both fluency in Spanish and sensitive understanding of the culture of the Mexican-American poor.

Author Affiliations
Los Angeles

From the Neuropsychiatric Institute, Los Angeles.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 13, 1970.

Reprint requests to the Neuropsychiatric Institute, 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles 90024n (Dr. Edgerton).

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