“Alcohol is also sometimes used as a negative coping skill for stress,” she says.
Providers should seek education on cultural competence and avoid bias and discrimination when assessing and treating clients.
Thompson highlights, “Unfortunately, discriminatory practices have plagued health care for decades.
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Discrimination leads to disparities in health care.”
Thompson explains, “There should be no place for discrimination in health care.
Providers should seek education on cultural competence and avoid bias and discrimination when assessing and treating clients.”
Help-seeking behavior holds…power when we think about change."
Shelton explains, “Intersectionality is real, and we see it play out in every facet of life.
Malone explains that such research highlights the need for more diverse offerings regarding treatment.
One of the most critical aspects of the therapeutic relationship is self-disclosure, according to Garza.
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