Publications [#250708] of Gary G. Bennett

Journal Articles

1. Edwards, C; Wood, M; Robinson, E; Byrd, G; Bennett, GG; Whitfield, K (2006). Response to "The need for logical application-based extensions in sickle cell disease research findings to changing lives in the ethnic context".. Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(7), 1207. [16895300], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/19)

   Abstract:
   For many years, we have known of deficits in our system of training mental health professionals, particularly in recognizing and integrating diversity. Recently, we have begun to understand that our literature must more authentically reflect the experiences of all people that we serve. The current paper suggests that a comprehensive biopsychosocial conceptualization of normal and abnormal behavior for all individuals is necessary to truly begin to reduce mental health disparities. The authors argue that factors such as racial, ethnic and cultural differences must be integrated into research before the literature will begin to change in a fashion that is beneficial to the mental health training process.