Addressing Racism in Psychiatry: Is the Therapeutic Community Model Applicable?

Bridget Dolan, Kevin Polley, Ruth Allen and Kingsley Norton
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Bridget Dolan: Forensic Psychiatry, Henderson Hospital, 2 Homeland
Kevin Polley: Henderson Hospital
Ruth Allen: Henderson Hospital
Kingsley Norton: Henderson Hospital

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 1991, vol. 37, issue 2, 71-79

Abstract: Several reports have documented the failure of statutory psychiatric services in Britain to provide for the needs of clients from minority ethnic groups. Black clients are particularly underrepresented in Psychotherapy for reasons which are complex and varied, but include the institutionalised racism which pervades British society. We argue that the Therapeutic Community (TC) model of treatment (or aspects of it deployed in other mental health situations) provides a potential for a less racist service. Usi ng the Henderson Hospital TC as a case in point, we argue that the TC is an approach which can meet the needs of black peoples. However, it is acknowledged that despite the ideological suitability of the TC model for black clients, in practice the Henderson Hospital is not fulfilling its role in providing therapy to this group. We discuss possible explanations and suggest the practical changes necessary, so that Henderson Hospital can meet the needs of clients in a multi-cultural Britain.

Date: 1991
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DOI: 10.1177/002076409103700201

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