Problem:
Discuss similarities and commonalities between the terms mental illness and mental wellness. Discuss how respect for diverse individual differences in diverse communities and populations in the context of mental illness and mental wellness impacts practices that embrace principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination. Discuss The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services: A Model of Care and reflect upon your journey to cultural competence. Think of the theoretical model as a tool to assess your cultural needs - what might be important for you to learn about yourself to provide culturally congruent care. Reflect on the five major constructs of the model and explain how knowledge of the constructs can assist you to provide more culturally congruent care; care that is meaningful and beneficial to the patient. Explain how, through the application of the model it is the appropriate choice for a people group or patient care phenomenon Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the model.