Previous reports on the state of the Latino/a-focused mental health literature suggest that the quantity of Latino/a-focused articles within the mental health field continued to be disproportionate to the growing percentage of Latino/as in the United States (Liang, Salcedo, Rivera, & Lopez, 2009). As such, Latino/a mental health experiences, needs,...
Substance abuse is a prevalent occurrence among adolescents. A review of the
literature revealed that adolescent substance abuse has a strong connection to their
academic performance. School counselors address adolescents' academic and
personal/social needs by providing services through prevention education, responsive
services, and collaboration with community members. Yet, there is...