Philosophy

Social psychology

Public relations

Gender studies

Racism

Institutional racism

Pedagogy

Critical consciousness

Reflexivity

Psychology

Political science

Psychotherapist

Epistemology

Sociology

Mental health

Embodied cognition

Accountability

Competence (human resources)

Social science

Transcultural Psychiatry

The position presented in this article draws on the professional insights of the authors, reflecting on issues of global political importance in culture and migration mental health. As institutional theory perspectives continue to develop, solutions to complex social problems such as racism require embodied knowledge if the lines of authority and basic occupational routines are to be meaningfully renegotiated. Embodied knowledge is socially situated and self-reflexive and reflects cumulative and marginalized experiences that contribute to a better understanding of institutional racism and the social construction of whiteness. The authors foreground the development of critical consciousness and emotional literacy in order to be more professionally competent in institutional contexts of mental health training, education and practice. To this end, elements of due process, transparency, inclusiveness, community engagement and accountability are at the center of a political and intellectual movement towards epistemological justice to promote antiracism and social justice in culture and migration mental health. The authors define decolonial intersectionality as a clear philosophical vision outlining how best to respond to those at risk of experiencing racism and the associated mental health burdens.

Deconstructing institutional racism and the social construction of<i>whiteness</i>: A strategy for professional competence training in culture and migration mental health

Deconstructing institutional racism and the social construction ofwhiteness: A strategy for professional competence training in culture and migration mental health