Serving Everyone at the Table: Strategies for Enhancing the Availability of Culturally Competent Mental Health Services
Authors: Prince Innies, J, Nesman, T, Mowery, D, Callejas, L.M., Hernandez, M
Publication Year: 2009
Last Updated: 2015-11-24 13:45:15
Journal: NA
Keywords: Cultural competence, systems of care, access, disparities, Culture, children's mental health, assessment, mental health services
Short Abstract:
This monograph aims to increase awareness of the impact of culture on the availability of mental health services with the goal of improving services for culturally/racially diverse families in ways that reduce mental health disparities. The monograph is second in a series outlining successful strategies for increasing access, availability, and utilization of services at the organizational and direct service levels. Availability strategies were identified through interviews conducted with personnel from 12 organizations that met study criteria.
Abstract:
This monograph aims to increase awareness of the impact of culture on the availability of mental health services with the goal of improving services for culturally/racially diverse families in ways that reduce mental health disparities. The monograph is second in a series outlining successful strategies for increasing access, availability, and utilization of services at the organizational and direct service levels. Availability strategies were identified through interviews conducted with personnel from 12 organizations that met study criteria.
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