Multicultural Mental Health Services.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: RHAB 300 . Enrollment is restricted to students with junior or senior standing. The course provides an in-depth exploration of how cultural, racial and ethnic identities shape mental health experiences and outcomes. Students will critically examine the diverse ways mental health is understood across different cultures and analyze systemic factors—such as socioeconomic disparities, discrimination and historical trauma—that contribute to mental health inequities. Through readings, discussions and experiential exercises, students will develop culturally sensitive communication skills and engage in self-reflection to uncover personal biases. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to approach mental health issues with cultural awareness, empathy and an understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health in diverse populations.