The Engagement Interview Protocol (EIP): Improving the acceptance of mental health treatment among Chinese immigrants

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 91-105

  Yeung, Albert ^a,b   Trinh, Nhi Ha T ^a   Chang, Trina E ^a   Fava, Maurizio ^a  

^a MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United States)

^b South Cove Community Health Center   (United States)

Author keywords

Chinese Americans; depression; engagement interview; mental disorders

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859378983     PISSN: 17542863     EISSN: 17542871     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17542863.2010.507933     Document Type: Article

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