Title: Explain how diversity and intercultural dynamics influence individual health care in the United States.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers II (14002-II) > Section: Exploring Interculturality

Explanation should include major groups in the United States and the health beliefs and disparities commonly associated with each, including

- religion and cultural preferences
- race/ethnicity
- gender identification
- geographic location (e.g., rural, urban)
- occupational groups (e.g., veterans, coal miners)
- socioeconomic status
- ability status (e.g., cognitive, physical).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are your own healthcare beliefs (e.g., about food, illness, medicine)? How did you acquire your beliefs?
- Why is it essential for healthcare providers to be sensitive to cultural differences among patients? Among members of the healthcare team?
- What are some global healthcare disparities?
- Why do healthcare disparities exist?
- What are some healthcare disparities that exist in the United States?
- How might a patient’s cultural beliefs affect how they view mental health?