Cultural Competency

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Diverse healthcare providers and patients engaging in respectful and empathetic communication, highlighting cultural understanding in a modern clinic.

What is Cultural Competency and Why Does It Matter for Health Equity?

In one stark instance, a client was disowned by his family after disclosing treatment details, a direct consequence of a culturally inappropriate intervention.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 29, 2026

Diverse individuals participating in a supportive group therapy session, highlighting cultural sensitivity and mental health support.

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What is Cultural Competency in Mental Health Services?

In 2020, suicide tragically became the leading cause of death for Asians and Pacific Islanders under the age of 19, a stark indicator of systemic failures in mental health support for diverse communit

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 27, 2026