Abstract
For many years, we have known of deficits in our system of training mental health professionals, particularly in recogniang and integrating diversity. Recently, we have begun to understand that our literature must more authentically reflect the experiences of all people that we serve. The current paper suggests that a comprehensive biopsychosocial conceptualization of normal and abnormal behavior for all individuals is necessary to truly begin to reduce mental health disparities. The authors argue that factors such as racial ethnic and cultural differences must be integrated into research before the literature will begin to change in a fashion that is beneficial to the mental health training process.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1498-1500 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the National Medical Association |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - Sep 1 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Diversity
- Education
- Mental health training
- Pathology
- Psychiatry