Cross-cultural training in its various forms has been around in Australia since the 1980s. It
has primarily been viewed as a way of improving knowledge and understanding of …

For most of us, the term'recovery'in mental health implies hope and normality for those
suffering from emotional distress. It is understandable why recovery has therefore become a …

The purpose of this study was to develop and validate an instrument to measure cultural
competence among rehabilitation practitioners. The authors developed an instrument to …

Background Despite continued policy and research emphasis to deliver culturally competent
mental healthcare, there is:(1) limited evidence about what frontline practitioners consider to …

Background: Few valid and reliable measures exist for health care professionals interested
in determining their levels of cultural and linguistic competence. Objective: To evaluate the …

A commitment to enhancing the diversity of the nursing workforce is reflected in the
recruitment and retention strategies designed by Stony Brook University with support of a …

In Australia, organisations identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cross-cultural
awareness training or Indigenous cultural competency training as a means to address the …

The notion of “cultural competency” in healthcare has gained currency in recent years.
Health professionals are expected to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds and language …

Extant research foregrounds the need for culturally responsive, evidence-based mental
health practices when working with Indigenous communities. This study presents an …

Mental health practices that lack cultural competence prevent diverse clients from receiving
the care they deserve. As providers and program administrators, psychologists currently …