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The Role Of Therapist Multicultural Competency On Treatment Outcomes, Minnah Farook
The Role Of Therapist Multicultural Competency On Treatment Outcomes, Minnah Farook
Theses and Dissertations--Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology
Racial and ethnic minority populations suffer disproportionally from mental health disparities in the United States (Dillon et al., 2015; Holden et al., 2014). Research has indicated that a lack of culturally competent care contributes to these disparities (Holden & Xanthos, 2009). As multicultural competencies (American Psychological Association [APA], 2002; Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests, 2003) have been widely endorsed and implemented in professional organizations and training programs, research on their need and usefulness has increased over the last three decades (Worthington et al., 2007). However, the majority of research on multicultural competencies has …