The strategy affirms that inequalities can only be eradicated if support is targeted to specific needs. But, while strategies can be great, most are unheard of by service users. Bold visions are irrelevant unless they make a difference to everyday practice.
And many families from Black and minority ethnic communities are still waiting for that difference.
I approached Malek and Joughin's book with trepidation. In my work with children across ethnic groups, I often feel swamped by the complexities of defining ethnicity. Conversely, I am unencumbered by detailed knowledge of mental health service delivery. Probably not the ideal reviewer.
However, I loved this. The opening discussion of ethnicity and mental health clearly acknowledges that definitions cannot be absolute, but the authors draw on an impressive range of research to unpick the strands that give form to the concepts. And in easily understood language to boot.
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