This handbook presents a thorough examination of the intricate interplay of race, ethnicity, and culture in mental health – historical origins, subsequent transformations, and the discourses generated from past and present mental health and wellness practices. The text demonstrates how socio-cultural identities including race, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age intersect with clinical work in a range of settings.
Key Features
- Case vignettes and best practice recommendations to ground the clinical focus.
- Increases understanding of non-Western and indigenous healing techniques.
- Awareness of contemporary mental health theories as products of Western culture.
- Insights from international contributors discussing global mental health practices.
Additional Information
Guiding practitioners and educators, this handbook helps to actively increase their understanding of diverse healing practices and the complexity of mental health issues from a critical, global perspective. The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Culture and Mental Health is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike.
