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Cultural competence and evidence-based practice in mental health services: A complementary perspective

Whaley, Arthur L., Davis, King E.·2007·American Psychologist

Abstract

The need for cultural competence and the need for evidence-based practice in mental health services are major issues in contemporary discourse, especially in the psychological treatment of people of color. Although these 2 paradigms are complementary in nature, there is little cross-fertilization in the psychological literature. The present article illustrates the complementary nature of these 2 paradigms. A main point of convergence is related to the development of culturally adapted interventions in the move from efficacy research to effectiveness studies. The implications of cultural adaptations of empirically supported treatments for mental health services in terms of research and practice with ethnic/racial minority populations are discussed.

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Authors
Whaley, A. L., & Davis, K. E.
Affiliations
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health (US)
Venue
American Psychologist
Published
2007-09
Volume
62
Issue
6
Pages
563-574
ISSN
  • 0003-066X (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-990X
OpenAlex
W1968318137
Cited by
458
References
75
Citations by year
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FWCI
81.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Psychologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Cultural Competency in Health Care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Counseling Practices and Supervision
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Keywords
cultural competence, evidence-based practice, mental health services, culturally tailored interventions, people of color, empirically supported treatments, efficacy versus effectiveness, psychological intervention
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Mental Disorders, Humans, Mental Health Services, Evidence-Based Medicine, Cultural Competency

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