Racism and Psychiatry - Contemporary Issues and InterventionsPevná vazba
Racism and Psychiatry - Contemporary Issues and InterventionsPevná vazba This book addresses the unique sociocultural and historical systems of oppression that have alienated African-American and…
Specifikacia Racism and Psychiatry - Contemporary Issues and InterventionsPevná vazba
Racism and Psychiatry - Contemporary Issues and InterventionsPevná vazba
This book addresses the unique sociocultural and historical systems of oppression that have alienated African-American and other racial minority patients within the mental healthcare system. Unlike any other resource, this guide moves beyond an exploration of the problem of racism and its detrimental effects, to a practical, solution-oriented discussion of how to understand and approach the mental health consequences with a lens and sensitivity for contemporary justice issues. This text aims to build a novel didactic curriculum addressing racism, justice, and community mental health as these challenges present in clinical practice.
After establishing the historical context, the text boldly examines the contemporary issues, including clinical biases in diagnosis and treatment, oppression through the psychodynamic perspectives, and challenges presented by racial discrimination. The text