Mental Health, Race and Culture (Issues in mental health)

by SumanFernando (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $3.25

  The second edition of this seminal text has been thoroughly revised to present an up-to-date and critical account of Western psychiatry and psychology from a cross-cultural perspective. Whilst retaining the clear and direct writing style of the former edition, the text has been re-written extensively and re-structured to maintain its unrivalled breadth and sophistication. This persuasive and powerful text explores issues surrounding what is meant by mental health in a world context. The author draws on a wealth of knowledge from a wide range of sources to challenge the idea that concepts of mental health are universally applicable to all, regardless of cultural differences. The ethnocentric and racist bias of Western psychiatry and psychology is exposed in a disturbing analysis of mental health theories, practices, traditions and innovations from around the globe. The author argues convincingly that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist and culturally insensitive ways of working at an individual level must be combated if there is to be a move forward towards truly universal concepts of mental health. The concluding part of the text offers constructive and inspirational advice on how theory and practice might be remodeled to establish a basis for achieving sound mental health for all.

• New

  Paperback
  2010

  $46.51

  This powerful text offers a unique analysis of the impact of race and culture on contemporary issues in mental health. Drawing on extensive international experience, Fernando challenges the traditional ideas that inform practice in clinical psychology and psychiatry in order to promote new and alternative ways of thinking. Covering both theoretical perspectives and practical implications, this insightful text discusses perceptions of ethnicity and identity, compares practices around the world and looks at racism in mental health services. Topics new to the third edition include: Trauma and psychosocial support The new discourses in mental health of recovery, spirituality and well-being The mental health of refugees Specific developments in low-income countries, including Asia and Africa This fully revised, expanded and updated edition of a seminal text offers students and practitioners alike a comprehensive and reliable study of both western and non-western psychiatry and mental health practices.