This book quickly summarizes key practical guidelines that all clinicians can apply when assessing, diagnosing, or treating culturally diverse clients. The author accents clinical work with African American, Hispanic, American Indian, and Asian clients. This practical volume also offers guidelines for the prevention of attrition. Also, guidelines for evaluating and using the epidemiological mental health literature with culturally diverse groups • using culturally biased instruments • using cultural variables in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders