Culturally Relevant Psychiatric Care: The West Indian as a Client.

Brent, June Elaine; Callwood, Gloria B.

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ERIC Number: EJ469919

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Publication Date: 1993

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Culturally Relevant Psychiatric Care: The West Indian as a Client.

Brent, June Elaine; Callwood, Gloria B.

Journal of Black Psychology, v19 n3 p290-302 Aug 1993

Describes West Indian culture, including belief systems, family patterns, child-rearing practices, racial mixtures, and geography; and explains the importance of culturally relevant approaches to mental health services. The effective clinician must approach clients with an attitude of cultural relativity. (SLD)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Child Rearing, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Family Characteristics, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health Workers, Multicultural Education, Patients, Psychiatric Services, Racial Differences, Urban Areas

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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