Decolonizing Mental Health

Decolonizing Mental Health: Ethics, Attachment, and Trauma in Historical Context

This course explores the historical and colonial roots of mental health practices and their impact on modern therapy and ethics. Participants will critically examine Western psychiatric frameworks, the decolonization of mental health care, and the integration of culturally affirming practices. The course will provide a comparative analysis of historical and current cultural norms while fostering ethical considerations for decolonized mental health care.