This chapter examines the psychological treatment of Arab youth from the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region in both the United States (U.S.) and Saudi Arabia. By using case vignettes, it explores the role of a clinical psychologist working with youth in different settings, such as community mental health clinics, schools, and hospitals. Drawing from the author’s experience as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), it explores how cultural, religious, and global factors influence the psychological well-being of young people, as well as how a more dynamic third culture can arise. It outlines effective strategies for working with youth and their families on issues such as depression, anxiety, and prejudice in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world where English is becoming the predominant language. The chapter discusses how these factors impact family tradition, generational tensions, and familial closeness. It discusses the complexities of cultural youth identity formation in the face of Islamophobia, discrimination, the cultural divide between generations, and the challenges of being stereotyped. The need for culturally competent mental health care for Arab youth is emphasized, as they strive to create identities that feel whole, resilient, and capable enough to help them thrive in a world marked by crisis, conflict, and the lingering effects of historical pain.

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Youth in a Global Arab Context: Clinical Considerations

  • Nouf Al-Rashid,
  • Emily Diamond

摘要

This chapter examines the psychological treatment of Arab youth from the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region in both the United States (U.S.) and Saudi Arabia. By using case vignettes, it explores the role of a clinical psychologist working with youth in different settings, such as community mental health clinics, schools, and hospitals. Drawing from the author’s experience as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), it explores how cultural, religious, and global factors influence the psychological well-being of young people, as well as how a more dynamic third culture can arise. It outlines effective strategies for working with youth and their families on issues such as depression, anxiety, and prejudice in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world where English is becoming the predominant language. The chapter discusses how these factors impact family tradition, generational tensions, and familial closeness. It discusses the complexities of cultural youth identity formation in the face of Islamophobia, discrimination, the cultural divide between generations, and the challenges of being stereotyped. The need for culturally competent mental health care for Arab youth is emphasized, as they strive to create identities that feel whole, resilient, and capable enough to help them thrive in a world marked by crisis, conflict, and the lingering effects of historical pain.