Country and culture, mental health in context

Abstract

Much of psychiatry, psychology and mental health broadly has been dependent on the notion that people are predominantly similar or simply by neglecting diversity. Yet there are powerful influences related to one’s national or country identity, race and ethnicity, community and cultural heritage that speak to a far more complex and dynamic reality. Reflecting on these factors in the context of research is not only a challenge but a profound opportunity to spur future work and to improve care and treatment for individuals.