Chapter 6

Ethnicity, Mental Health Care Disparities and Culturally Competent Care at the Connecticut Mental Health Center

Howard C. Blue MD

Howard C. Blue MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Director of Clinical Services

Department of Mental Health and Counseling, Yale University Health Services, USA

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Luis Añez PsyD

Luis Añez PsyD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Director

Yale University School of Medicine, USA

Hispanic Services, Connecticut Mental Health Center, USA

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Manuel Paris PsyD

Manuel Paris PsyD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Director of Program Development

Yale University School of Medicine, USA

Connecticut Mental Health Center, USA

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Dietra Hawkins PsyD

Dietra Hawkins PsyD

Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry Clinical Director

Yale University School of Medicine, USA

Dixwell Newhallville Community Mental Health and Family Support Services, USA

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Robert Page MSW, LCSW

Robert Page MSW, LCSW

Executive Director Clinical Instructor of Social Work

Dixwell Newhallville Community Mental Health and Family Support Services, USA

Southern Connecticut State University School of Social Work, USA

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First published: 14 December 2007

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • The impact of deinstitutionalization

  • Health care disparities

  • Mental health care disparities

  • Categorical services—the Hispanic Clinic

  • The community mental health movement and the Hill-West Haven Division

  • Cultural competency

  • Future challenges

  • Conclusion

  • References

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