Course Content
Introduction
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Culturally Informed Mental Health Practices for Patients of South Asian Origin
Epidemiology
Disparities Among Cultures
Purpose
Learning Objectives
Chapter 1: An Overview of the Determinants of Health for Patients of South Asian Descent
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Stigma
Collectivism
Family Dynamics
Interpersonal Dynamics
Gender Roles
Intergenerational Trauma
Acculturation
Mental Health Knowledge
Language
Chapter 2: The Influence of Culture on the Manifestation of Mental Illness
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Symptom Presentation
Common Symptoms
Interpersonal Dynamics
Explanatory Models of Illness
Cultural Concepts of Distress
Chapter 3: Navigating Cultural Nuances Implicated in Mental Health Assessments
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The 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care Continued
Communication
Collateral History
Past Medical History
Past Interventions
Medications
Family History
Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Impact of Mental Health Diagnoses
Chapter 4: Crafting Treatment Plans with a Patient Centered Approach
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Decision Making
Patient Education
Psychotherapy
Key Aspects of CaCBT
Pharmacological Interventions
Alternative Medicine
Social Interventions
Spiritual Interventions
Quiz
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Knowledge Assessment
Acknowledgements
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References
Authors
Certificate of Completion
Culturally Informed Mental Health Practices for Patients of South Asian Origin

Primary Author: Dr. Gurvir Rai (Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa)

Contributing Authors: Dr. Vinita Dhir (Department of Family Medicine, Western University), Dr. Simran Pherwani (Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary), and Ann Tran (Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary)

Advisors: Dr. Azaad Kassam (Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa), Dr. Eric Jarvis (Department of Psychiatry, McGill University), Dr. Farooq Naeem (Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto), and Dr. Sanjay Rao (Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa)

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