Key Features of Culturally Inclusive, -Affirming and Contextually Relevant Mental Health Care and Healing Practices with Black Canadians: A Scoping Review
Scoping review identifies key features of culturally affirming mental health practices for Black Canadians, indicating urgent need for systemic change.
Key Points
Culturally inclusive mental health care improves outcomes for Black Canadians, emphasizing the necessity for tailored practices.
The review included 34 articles, revealing a lack of diverse interventions but highlighting key features like community-centered healing.
Assessment based on PRISMA guidelines and a thorough search across multiple databases provided comprehensive insights.
Support for practitioner education and systemic policy change is crucial in addressing mental health disparities for Black Canadians.