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This section examines how the integration of cultural awareness, and cultural sensitivity into clinical practice and training impacts on the quality of mental health service provision to individuals from minority ethnic communities. Many of the articles talk generally about the importance of cultural awareness. A number warn of the dangers of making generalisations about cultural understandings. They stress the importance of exploring with each individual the meanings, values and cultural beliefs attributed to mental health problems and healing.


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Royal College of Psychiatrists

Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Mental Health Services in the UK

Transcultural Special Interest Group, 2003

 

Position Statement of the Transcultural Special Interest Group of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

 

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National Institute for Mental Health in England

Inside Outside: Improving Mental Health Services for Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in England

2002

 

This report, commissioned by the Mental Health Taskforce, identifies key areas for reform within current mental health provisions (both statutory and voluntary) for black and minority ethnic communities. The key recommendations include improvements in accountability and ownership, the development of a culturally capable service, and the development of culturally relevant research. (PDF file)

 

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Mental illness in Black and Asian ethnic minorities: pathways to care and outcomes

Bhui, K., Bhugra, D., Advances in Psychiatric Treatment (2002) 8: 26-33, 2002

 

An extensive review of recent research findings that relate to Black and Asian communities examining issues such as consultation rates, detection and referral of psychiatric morbidity, the roles of traditional healers and community support mechanisms.

 

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Immigration and Refugee Services of America

Special Issues in Medical Case Management: Mental Health Services for Refugees with HIV/AIDs

2002

 

This paper aims to assist refugee case workers and HIV service providers by providing information and guidance on some of the psychological challenges that face newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees living with HIV/AIDs.

 

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Royal College of Psychiatrists

Psychiatric Care for Ethnic Elders

2001

 

This review of psychiatric services for elders within minority ethnic communities concludes that mental health services do not currently recognise or meet the specific needs of older people within those communities. The paper argues for this situation to be addressed through a multi-disciplinary approach within mainstream services with the particular involvement of GPs and others in a position of trust at the community level. (PDF file)

 

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Institutional racism in British psychiatry

Sashidharan, S.P., Psychiatric Bulletin (2001) 25: 244-247 , 2001

 

Professor Sashidharan argues for the integration of anti-discrimination measures into all aspects of the mental health agenda

 

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Royal College of Psychiatrists

Report of the Ethnic Issues Project Group

Ethnic Issues Project Group, 2001

 

This report outlines the recommendations made by the Royal Colleges Ethnic Issues Project Group to overcome institutional racism and to enhance cultural sensitivity within psychiatric practice and training in the UK

 

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Migration and Mental Illness

Bhugra, D., Jones, P., 2001

 

An overview of research into the links between the processes of migration and mental illness. The paper examines why some individuals may be more vulnerable than others to the potential stressors of migration.

 

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Psychology in Practice: Welfare of Refugees

Cavill, S., The Psychologist Vo 13(11): 552-554, 2000

 

A brief insight into the work of two psychologists working with refugees; Kate Harris, working in Northeast London and Graham Fawcett in Kosovo.

 

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Omega Health Care Centre, Graz

Mental Health, Community and Culture in the EU Member States

2000

 

This interesting collection of papers draws together findings from interviews with refugees about their mental health needs, reports from conferences, and examples of best practice across Europe. (PDF file)

 

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