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Psychiatry and racism
- Author:
- FERNANDO Suman
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 11(1), March 1993, pp.46-58.
Considers the historical evolution of racism within psychiatry, and current racist attitudes in psychiatric literature and practice.
Mental health, race and culture
- Author:
- FERNANDO Suman
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 232p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
This fully revised, expanded and updated edition describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world. Part 1 covers theory and tradition, including discussion of perceptions of ethnicity and identity, and the problem of racism in psychiatry. Part 2 covers practice and innovation, including Asian and African therapy for mental health, and mental health in low and middle income countries. The book offers a unique analysis of the impact of race and culture on contemporary issues in mental health, challenging the traditional ideas that inform practice in clinical psychology and psychiatry. Topics new to this 3rd edition include: trauma and psychosocial support; the new discourses in mental health of recovery, spirituality and well-being; the mental health of refugees; and specific developments in low-income countries, including Asia and Africa. The book is likely to be of interest to both students and practitioners.
Peeling labels
- Author:
- FERNANDO Suman
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 87, September 1997, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Discusses the diagnosis of schizophrenia and argues that 'schizophrenia' is a racist concept.
Mental health, race and culture
- Author:
- FERNANDO Suman
- Publisher:
- MacMillan/MIND
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 253p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world in the context of a diversity of world-views and of problems arising from racism. Argues that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist ways of working at an individual level must be combated in order for us to move forward into truly culturally based concepts of mental health.
Cultural diversity, mental health and psychiatry: the struggle against racism
- Author:
- FERNANDO Suman
- Publisher:
- Brunner-Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 258p.,bibliog
- Place of publication:
- Hove
According to the National Service Framework for mental health published by the Department of Health in 1999 black and minority ethnic communities have little confidence in mental health services. This book examines how and why this situation has come about, and makes specific practical, often surprising, suggestions for changing the status quo. The author reflects on the current situation in light of his own personal experience, academic research and anecdotal reports. He weaves together themes of importance for the future of psychiatry and mental health services in a multi-cultural setting, exploring: the nature of racism and its permeation into mental health services; the inside story of the struggle against racism in statutory and voluntary sectors of the mental health system; the history of psychiatry; and the role of spirituality, holistic thinking, psychotherapy and Asian traditions of medicine.
Mental health, race and culture
- Author:
- FERNANDO Suman
- Publisher:
- Palgrave
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 255p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Describes and analyses mental health theory, practice, tradition and innovation around the world in the context of a diversity of world-views and of problems arising from racism. Argues that psychiatric imperialism at a global level and racist ways of working at an individual level must be combated in order for us to move forward into truly culturally based concepts of mental health. Addresses the possibility of a basis for incorporating ideas from all cultures an approach to mental illness that is universally applicable. Programmes for mental health care must take on board the cultural diversity of humankind, and incorporate a spiritual dimension. If this can be done, it may be possible to look beyond race and culture towards a mental health for all. Contents include: race, culture and racism; mental health and mental disorder across cultures; culture of psychiatry; racism in psychiatry and psychology; psychiatry applied universally; Asian and African 'therapy' for 'mental health problems'; technologies for mental health; mental health for all.