Abstract

DIAZ, Marinilda Rivera. Niñez ciudadana: Un abordaje socioconstruccionista a la política de salud mental infanto-juvenil en Puerto Rico. Rev. Puertorriq. Psicol. [online]. 2011, vol.22, pp. 122-146. ISSN 1946-2026.

This article has as its main objective to present the current situation of mental health problems among children in Puerto Rico from a socioconstructionist perspective and active citizenship concept. Strengths and limitations of the Puerto Rican Mental Health Policy for children and adolescents are identified, with the aim of establishing recommendations for the social work and mental health related professions, and mental health policy development.

Keywords : Childhood; mental health; citizenship.

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