This chapter discusses the concepts of race and multiculturism in mental health. Historical
complexities such as slavery, colonialism, indentureship, contemporary imperialism, as well …

Critical race theory provides a much‐needed framework for improving the study of race and
racism's influence on psychological health and illness. Implicating the mundane and …

The sociology of mental health focuses on the epidemiology, etiology, correlates, and
consequences of mental health (ie, psychiatric disorder and symptoms, psychological …

Abstract This chapter outlines Critical Race Psychology (CRP) as a theoretical framework
that integrates the main themes articulated in critical race theory and critical social …

This critical race narrative inquiry critiques how identity and cultural ideologies contribute to
the decision to seek professional help for psychological problems among African Americans …

Williams and colleagues provide an overview of the mental health status for members of five
US minorities, evaluating the available scientific evidence of racial variations in mental …

In multicultural environments like the US, Canada, and the UK, mental health care systems
must serve the needs of increasingly diverse populations. Yet, our capacity to do so is …

Racism is one form of discrimination where, on the basis of biological differences and
attribution of perceived power, majority communities may discriminate against ethnic …

In population health research, it is important to consider socioecological perspectives that
include cultural attitudes and beliefs which permeate all levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal …

Health disparities and the impact of racism on the mental and physical health of people of
color has been well-documented. However, health research has historically approached …