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Communication in Care

Expert tips and insights about patient-centered care and communication techniques.

Cross-Cultural Care in Mental Health & Depression: Why Cultural Competency Training Matters

Cultural competency in mental healthcare is essential for healthcare providers to understand and address the diverse cultural perspectives of their patients. Quality Interactions..

Gender Bias in Mental Health Care

Gender bias significantly affects the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. This bias skews the understanding and support individuals receive and shapes the broader..

Unconscious Bias in Mental Health

In mental health care, the consequences of bias can profoundly affect patient outcomes. Despite the best intentions, unconscious biases can still influence the assessments,..

Mental Health Awareness Month Activities

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical time for healthcare professionals to focus on their own mental well-being, how they can better support their patients, and how..

Understanding Washington State's Health Equity Training Requirement

The importance of addressing health disparities has never been more pronounced, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic's stark display of healthcare inequities. In..

Collecting REaL/SOGI Data with Cultural Competency

As the demographic makeup of the United States continues to evolve, with projections indicating that Hispanic and non-White racial and ethnic groups will constitute the majority..

Black Maternal Health Week 2024: Elevating Care Through Cultural Competency

Black Maternal Health Week 2024 (#BMHW24, April 11-17) is an opportunity to equip healthcare providers with the skills and understanding to improve healthcare for Black mothers..

­­What is Medical Bias?

Medical bias, or prejudice in healthcare settings, can significantly impact patient care and outcomes. To address medical bias, it is imperative to delve into its origins, effects..

Navigating Healthcare During Ramadan: A Guide for Clinicians

Developing cultural competency is essential for providing effective and empathic patient care. For clinicians, understanding religious practices such as fasting during the period..

What Is Racial Bias in Healthcare?

Understanding and addressing racial bias is essential to delivering equitable healthcare. Racial bias in healthcare is a multifaceted issue that influences patient care, medical..