At the Global & Local Center for Mental Health Disparities, we believe that working with a global mindset means working with an appreciation for the diverse ways in which local culture, customs, beliefs, and traditions substantially impact how individuals view their health and mental health, as well as how culture influences health-seeking behaviors and beliefs about treatment.

Globally, we work with partners in over 15 countries including Barbados, Canada, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Liberia, Peru, South Africa, Uganda, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, among others. Locally, our work is strongly influenced by BMC’s uniquely diverse patient population, of which 72% are from underserved populations and 32% do not speak English as their primary language. 

In all settings, our programs focus on understanding and mitigating the social determinants of health among many historically marginalized and minoritized populations, and providing more effective, culturally sensitive mental health care, training, and research.