Researchers say it doesn’t have to do with socioeconomic status or Canada’s health care system. Researchers are finding that racism and a legacy of American slavery may play an even bigger role in health disparities, a revelation that is being unearthed by diving deep into numbers that compare the health of America’s black population with that of […]
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Early in the twentieth century German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin travelled to Indonesia to see how mental illnesses there compared to what he knew back home. Transcultural psychiatry was born. Today McGill University is a world leader in the research and practice of a branch of psychiatry with links to anthropology, cultural studies and family therapy. […]
When Marina Nemat was 16 and living in Tehran, she was arrested at gunpoint and sentenced to life in Iran’s most notorious prison, where she was repeatedly tortured and assaulted. She now lives just north of Toronto, and argues that the best way to combat evil in the world is through small acts of kindness. […]
In response to the refugee crisis in Europe, OUP has made more than 30 book chapters, journal articles (including some from the Journal of Refugee Studies), and pieces of content from online resources freely accessible to assist those working with refugees on the ground, as well as anyone who would like to know more about […]
https://youtu.be/SaSHLbS1V4w Cultural Humility is a 30-minute documentary by San Francisco State professor Vivian Chávez. The film tells stories of successes and challenges, and the road in between for those working to develop partnerships among community members, practitioners and academics. It encourages us to realize our power, privilege and prejudices, and be willing to accept that […]
Improving Cultural Competence – NCBI Bookshelf Excerpt The development of culturally-responsive clinical skills is vital to the effectiveness of behavioral health services. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cultural competence “refers to the ability to honor and respect the beliefs, languages, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of individuals and families receiving services, […]