Cultural Sensitivity

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Diverse individuals participating in a mental health therapy session, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding.

What is Cultural Competence in Mental Health?

Less than a quarter of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults with a mental illness receive treatment, making them the group least likely to seek help in the U.

Yasmin El-Sayed·September 2, 2026

Diverse individuals practicing yoga in an inclusive and culturally sensitive studio environment, promoting respectful engagement with wellness practices.

Wellness

What is Respectful Engagement With Cultural Appropriation in Wellness?

A weekly free yoga class at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Students with Disabilities was canceled for the remainder of the semester due to cultural sensitivity issues.

Yasmin El-Sayed·August 1, 2026

Diverse individuals participating in a supportive mental health group session, highlighting cultural sensitivity and community connection.

Wellness

Culturally Sensitive Approaches for Mental Well-being

In Ukraine, a study screened 4,500 children aged 8-13, revealing 40% exhibited above-threshold PTSD symptoms, according to Heal Ukraine Trauma .

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 10, 2026