Cultural Psychiatry: Understanding and Developing Cultural Competency

Written by Russell F. Lim, the Clinical Manual of Cultural Psychiatry is a comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners in evaluating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. This manual has undergone significant development over 18 years, initially as a course and later as a highly regarded resource for clinicians.

A Critical Resource for Today’s Diverse World

The second edition of this manual is a vital update, particularly in today’s increasingly diverse society. The book has been thoroughly revised and expanded to incorporate additional dimensions and segments of society, ensuring that mental health practitioners are equipped to provide culturally sensitive care.

New Chapters and Features

This new edition includes four new chapters that delve into critical topics, such as:

• Mental health issues affecting women and the cultural factors that influence their well-being
• The cultural aspects of mental health in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals
• Religious and spiritual issues and their impact on mental health
• Cultural competency in working with the nation’s four major ethnic minority groups

In addition, this edition is updated with the DSM-5^registered Outline for Cultural Formulation and the new Cultural Formulation Interview. Online video examples using simulated patients illustrate how to effectively use these tools, providing valuable insight for clinicians.

Promoting Cultural Competency in Mental Health Care

The Clinical Manual of Cultural Psychiatry represents a significant advancement in promoting cultural understanding and developing cultural competency among clinicians. This comprehensive resource is essential for mental health practitioners seeking to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive care to their patients.

Product Details

ASIN: 158562439X

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2nd edition (August 14, 2014)

Language: English

Paperback: 630 pages

ISBN-10: 9781585624393

ISBN-13: 978-1585624393