Discussion


  • Review the American Psychiatric Association’s information on cultural formulation, as well as the Think Cultural Health video showing the cultural formulation interview in practice.
  • Identify and research a global or displaced population to focus on for this Discussion. Imagine that a member of this population immigrates to the United States. What strengths and challenges might they have? Develop a brief case scenario describing the immigrant’s experience.

BY DAY 3

Post your original case scenario involving a new immigrant to the United States. In your scenario:

  • Identify the country of origin, language(s) spoken, and any employment, housing, legal, or family concerns of the individual.
  • Describe strengths and challenges related to their arrival and experience of American culture.