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DEALING WITH RACISM IN BIRACIAL PSYCHIATRY

Journal of the American Academy of Child PsychiatryPublished 1 January 1970
Paul Adams
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Abstract

The need for a balance in addressing cultural differences and similarities in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of black children is the major focus of this article. Selected illustrations from the literature and from the author's professional experiences point out some of the pitfalls, as well as steps to take that will promote accuracy in diagnosis and effective treatment. Several identified reference points are viewed to be of considerable significance in our multicultural society, and are advocated as warranting attention in the psychiatric care of any child.

Keywords

PsychologySocial SciencesHealth Professions