Provider cultural competence is an integral facet in the provision of adequate, consistent,
and fair mental health services, specifically services provided to members of minority …

In 1997, Maryland implemented a new managed care mental health system. Consumer
satisfaction, evaluation and cultural competency were considered high priorities for the new …

This study describes the relationships between clients' perception of cultural competency of
mental health providers and service outcomes. A study was conducted of a public children's …

Cultural competency in the delivery of mental health services has gained considerable
momentum. This momentum has been accompanied by questions about the meaning …

Persistent racial and ethnic disparities in access and utilization of behavioral health services
have highlighted the need for cultural competence among providers. In response, many …

Background Cultural competency is now a core requirement for mental health professionals
working with culturally diverse patient groups. Cultural competency training may improve the …

Multiple regression models linking client counselor preferences, client-provider ethnic/racial
match and provider self-perceived cultural competence to clinical outcome was developed …

Cultural competence is defined as a respect for and understanding of diverse ethnic and
cultural groups, their histories, traditions, beliefs, and value systems. According to a recent …

Cultural competency practices have been widely adopted in the mental health field because
of the disparities in the quality of services delivered to ethnic minority groups. In this review …

Cultural competence, as a tool to overcome disparities in mental healthcare to ethnic
minorities, is facing unprecedented challenges. Providers are turning to cultural competence …