Assessing Mental Health Across Cultures

"The only flaw of the text is that the authors have understated in the title of the book its usefulness" Glenda Pedwell, Occupational Therapist"I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It should be compulsory reading for all students of the health sciences" Associate Professor Jane McKendrick, Division of Maori and Pacific Health, University of AucklandWe live in a multicultural society, yet how well do we understand the differences that exist across cultures and how they may impact on mental health and mental health assessment?Assessing Mental Health Across Cultures provides a framework for mental health professionals and students to obtain an in-depth understanding of a client whose cultural background is different to their own. The book uses a combination of theoretical discussion and case examples set in the context of Australia''s multicultural society.Chapter titles include: ΓÇó Issues and Dilemmas in Diagnosis Across Cultures ΓÇó Cultural Values, the Sense of Self and Psychiatric Assessment ΓÇó Expression and Communication of Distress Across Cultures ΓÇó Issues in Translating Mental Health Terms Across Cultures ΓÇó Crosscultural Beliefs about Illness ΓÇó Negotiating Explanatory Models