Bridging Cultural Gaps in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services

• By: Oyindamola Williams, LMSW Southwest Community Health Center
• April 16th, 2025
• child mental health, cultural competence, cultural diversity, culture, immigrant families, inclusive healthcare, language barriers, mental health equity, Spring 2025 Issue
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Cultural competence in child and adolescent behavioral health is just as essential as it is in mainstream adult services for effective care. According to the American Psychological Association (2021), while ethnic and racial minorities represent 40% of the U.S. population, they make up only about...