Strategies for Incorporating Culture into Psychosocial Interventions for Youth of Color

This review summarized the literature on psychosocial interventions for youth of color. Ninety-three journal articles randomized clinical trials, with samples comprising color, published between 1974 and 2018 were coded sample characteristics, intervention strategies incorporating culture into psychotherapy. Results found 69 to be efficacious color; 32% these included a strategy The evidence base was largest Black Hispanic/Latinx populations targeting disruptive behavior problems. most common treatment among effective employing procedures addressing cultural context including providers awareness knowledge client’s culture. inclusion not associated efficacy. Findings from this highlight laudable efforts that have been made identify color illuminate remaining gaps in (e.g., Asian, Native American Alaska Native, Hawaiian Pacific Islander youth). also emphasize nuance providing mental health services are compatible worldviews, values, practices allude promise decision support tools help determine whether, when, how culturally tailor their psychotherapy