ArticleFocus (American Psychiatric Publishing)2020
Affirmative Care Across Cultures: Broadening Application.
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Natasha S MendozaCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Francisco A MorenoCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
G Alexander HishawCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Albert C GawCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Lisa R FortunaCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Anna SkubelCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Michelle V PorcheCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Mary Hasbah RoesselCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Jay ShoreCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
Anthony GallegosCenter for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Mendoza, Gallegos); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson and Phoenix (Moreno); College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson (Hishaw); University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, San Francisco (Gaw); Boston Medical Center, School of Medicine (Fortuna), and Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (Skubel, Porche), all at Boston University, Boston; Caucus of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (Roessel); Department of Psychiatry, Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado, Aurora (Shore).
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Abstract
Affirmative practice is an approach to health and behavioral health care that validates and supports the identities stated or expressed by those served. Affirmative care requires the practitioner to actively honor and celebrate identity while at the same time validating the oppression felt by individuals seeking services. Validation and empathy fundamentally result from increased understanding of individuals' history, cultural context, and lived experiences. Origins of the approach honored the experience of those in LGBTQ+ communities; however, affirmative care should be valued across cultures, systems, and settings in which health and behavioral health care are offered. Affirmative care principles should be applied across cultures and communities while recognizing the worth of the individual and avoiding stereotyping. Along with delineating historical and demographic contexts, the authors offer recommendations for affirmative care in practice with African American, Asian, Indigenous, and Latinx individuals, as well as those living in rural communities.
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affirmative careclinical practice, health and behavioral health careculturediversity and inclusionhealth care delivery
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