Culture and Mental Health Sociocultural Influences Theory and Practice 1st Edition by Sussie Eshun, Regan A R Gurung ISBN 1405169834 9781405169837

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ISBN 10: 1405169834 
ISBN 13: 9781405169837
Author: Sussie Eshun, Regan A R Gurung

Culture and Mental Health takes a critical look at the research pertaining to common psychological disorders, examining how mental health can be studied from and vary according to different cultural perspectives.

• Introduces students to the main topics and issues in the area of mental health using culture as the focus
• Emphasizes issues that pertain to conceptualization, perception, health-seeking behaviors, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the context of cultural variations
• Reviews and actively encourages the reader to consider issues related to reliability, validity and standardization of commonly used psychological assessment instruments among different cultural groups
• Highlights the widely used DSM-IV-TR categorization of culture-bound syndromes

Culture and Mental Health Sociocultural Influences Theory and Practice 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Theoretical Foundations of Culture and Mental Health

• Chapter 1: Conceptualizing Culture and Its Dimensions

  • Definitions of Culture (Shared Beliefs, Values, Practices, Institutions)

  • Cultural Dimensions (e.g., Individualism vs. Collectivism, Power Distance)

  • Acculturation, Enculturation, and Cultural Identity

  • Intersectionality: Beyond Single Categories of Identity

• Chapter 2: Historical Perspectives on Culture and Mental Illness

  • Indigenous Understandings of Distress and Healing

  • Colonialism, Psychiatry, and the Pathologization of Difference

  • The Evolution of Cross-Cultural Psychiatry and Cultural Psychology

• Chapter 3: Sociocultural Models of Mental Health and Illness

  • Stress and Coping in Cultural Context

  • Social Determinants of Mental Health (Poverty, Discrimination, Migration)

  • Cultural Explanatory Models of Illness (Attribution, Etiology, Prognosis)

  • The Impact of Stigma and Discrimination

• Chapter 4: The Cultural Construction of Self and Emotion

  • Cultural Variations in Self-Concept (Independent vs. Interdependent Self)

  • Cultural Display Rules for Emotion

  • The Expression and Experience of Distress across Cultures

  • Culturally Specific Syndromes and Idioms of Distress

Part II: Sociocultural Influences on Mental Health Conditions

• Chapter 5: Culture and Mood Disorders

  • Cross-Cultural Presentation of Depression and Anxiety

  • Influence of Cultural Norms on Symptom Reporting

  • Social Support Systems and Resilience

• Chapter 6: Culture and Psychotic Disorders

  • Cultural Variations in the Experience of Psychosis (e.g., voice hearing)

  • Family Dynamics and Expressed Emotion

  • Social Recovery and Community Integration

• Chapter 7: Culture and Trauma: Migration, Conflict, and Displacement

  • The Impact of Migration and Refugee Experiences on Mental Health

  • Intergenerational Trauma

  • Culturally Informed Approaches to Trauma Recovery

• Chapter 8: Culture and Substance Use Disorders

  • Cultural Patterns of Substance Use

  • Social Norms, Stigma, and Access to Treatment

  • Culturally Specific Prevention and Intervention Strategies

• Chapter 9: Culture and Child/Adolescent Mental Health

  • Developmental Norms across Cultures

  • Family Rearing Practices and Their Influence

  • Challenges for Immigrant and Refugee Youth

Part III: Cultural Competence in Mental Health Practice

• Chapter 10: Culturally Competent Assessment

  • Challenges of Cross-Cultural Assessment (Language, Trust, Bias)

  • Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) and DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress

  • Ethical Considerations in Assessment

• Chapter 11: Culturally Responsive Therapeutic Approaches

  • Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Cultural Fit

  • Integrating Indigenous Healing Practices

  • The Role of the Therapist’s Cultural Identity and Reflexivity

  • Working with Interpreters and Cultural Brokers

• Chapter 12: Group and Community-Based Interventions

  • Family-Centered Approaches

  • Community Psychology and Public Mental Health

  • Leveraging Cultural Strengths and Resources in Communities

• Chapter 13: Ethical Practice and Advocacy in Culturally Diverse Settings

  • Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

  • Advocacy for Social Justice and Health Equity

  • Addressing Systemic Barriers to Care

Part IV: Research, Policy, and Global Perspectives

• Chapter 14: Research Methodologies in Cultural Mental Health

  • Challenges in Cross-Cultural Research (Sampling, Measurement Equivalence)

  • Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed-Methods Approaches

  • Community-Based Participatory Research

• Chapter 15: Global Mental Health and Policy Implications

  • Addressing Disparities in Global Mental Health

  • Policy Recommendations for Culturally Competent Services

  • The Future of Culture and Mental Health Integration

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