Module 4 - Cultural Considerations - NUR 320 - Mental Health Nursing

Cultural Competency in Mental Health

Tools for Assessing Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence Assessment Tools
The following cultural competence assessment tools can assist organizations and providers in evaluating their level of cultural competence.
NAMI: Diverse Communities
This National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) site provides information on mental health issues faced by the African American and the Latinos.
Toolkit and Training on Assessing Cultural Competency in Peer-Run Mental Health Programs
A cultural competency toolkit developed by University of Chicago (UIC) for use by mental health peer-run programs and self-help groups. The toolkit is also applicable to traditional mental health and rehabilitation programs.