Transcultural Psychiatry

Transcultural Psychiatry is a branch of psychiatry that explores how cultural factors influence mental health, diagnosis, and treatment. It goes beyond Cross-Cultural Psychiatry by not only comparing different cultures but also understanding how cultures interact and change over time. This field recognizes that mental health issues may be perceived and experienced differently across various cultural contexts, and it emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in diagnosis and therapy. Ultimately, Transcultural Psychiatry aims to improve mental health care by integrating cultural understanding into psychiatric practices.