Culturally Sensitive Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health

Featuring contributed chapters by experts in the field, Culturally Sensitive Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health underscores the importance of integrating research findings into clinical mental health practice with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and individual client care.

The book provides readers with a foundation in evidence-based practice (EBP) by laying out the fundamentals of research consumption at the master's level and production at the doctoral level. It emphasizes the practicality of several evidence-based therapies, such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Filial Therapy, with a deep dive into how these therapies can be culturally friendly and implemented in various contexts beyond their Western origins. Case studies throughout the text offer real-world scenarios to demonstrate the application of these interventions.

Designed primarily for graduate-level students pursuing careers in psychology and mental health, Culturally Sensitive Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health is also beneficial for existing practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge.

Marta Garrett holds an Ed.D. in counseling from The George Washington University and an M.S. in community counseling from Oklahoma State University. She has more than two decades of university teaching experience in psychology and counselor education and is licensed as a mental health counselor in Hawai'i.

Allan Berg holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from Southern Illinois University. He has been a licensed psychologist in Indiana since 1978. He has been a professor for 30 years teaching psychology, counseling, and law with the University of Maryland Global Campus in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Richard M. Roberts is a retired foreign service officer who served tours in Niger, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil. He previously taught psychology in Europe and Asia with the University of Maryland Global Campus. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Memphis, an M.A. from Connecticut College, and a B.A. from the University of Maryland.