This publication brings together the foundational work of early Chicanx and Latinx scholars who created the field of Latinx and Chicanx psychology and the contributions of new generations of scholars. As a community-clinical psychologist trained in the 1970s to 1980s, I was continually dismayed at the absence of research by and about Latinx and the erasure of Latinx and Chicanx psychologists in psychology courses. Therefore, my life’s work has been to create courses that shed light on Latinx psychology and mental health and to highlight the work of other Latinx scholars. In this book, we focus on identity theories, family psychology, health and mental health, as well share our experiences as practitioners and researchers as central topics in our field. Many other areas of psychology remain unaddressed, notably developmental, cognitive, educational, sports among others. We invite our colleagues to offer their expertise in these areas in future publications. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students interested in Latinx and Chicanx psychology and mental health. It is also appropriate for scholars who want to increase their understanding of diverse Latinx groups.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Chicanx and Latinx Psychology: Las Raíces/The Roots
Chapter 2 Ethnic, Racial, and Cultural Identities—Decolonizing Ourselves
Chapter 3 Gender and Sexual Identities
Chapter 4 Family Psychology Through Cultural Lenses
Chapter 5 Health Psychology
Chapter 6 Latinx Mental Health: Alma, mente, y corazón
Chapter 7 Research with Latinx
Chapter 8 Conclusion