Evidence Brief: The Case for De-Colonized Mental Healthcare

The Current U.S. mental healthcare is built on Western, profit-centered frameworks. This leaves many groups underserved, with higher dropout, lower satisfaction, and worse outcomes. What “De-Colonized” Care Means: • Cultural adaptation of therapies (language, values, worldview) • Community and peer leadership in service design and delivery • Integration of traditional, land-based, and ritual…