MindThink report 4: Psychiatry, race and culture

There is a sizable body of evidence detailing the over-representation and disproportionately negative experiences of BME people within secure mental health settings.

Understanding and responding to the causes of this have over many years generated heated debate among service users, academics, community representatives and others.

The purpose of this report is to explore the role of psychiatry in perpetuating this disparity.

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