Practical Cultural Psychiatry

Over the past decade cultural psychiatry has become an increasingly important branch of psychiatric research. From the impact of cultural factors on causation expression and management of mental health disorders to the development and acceptance of cultural formulation in recent research it is evident that cultures play a major role in both the genesis and management of psychiatric symptoms. <p/><em>Practical Cultural Psychiatry</em> is a succinct practical handbook focusing on the clinical impact culture has on mental health disorders worldwide. Covering key topics on migration racism self-identity and social networks this resource offers practical advice on assessing investigating and managing psychiatric conditions. The authors place particular focus on how clinicians can approach patients from different cultural backgrounds than their own to promote pathways to care and patient experience. <p/>Written by leading voices in this expanding field <em>Practical Cultural Psychiatry</em> is a useful tool for all mental health clinicians wishing to improve their approach to multiculturalism and cultural identity in daily practice.<br>