Psychiatric Times September 24, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Bilingualism and biculturalism in psychiatry can enrich professional practice but also present challenges in identity and cultural integration.
- The concept of liminality, or threshold existence, is crucial in understanding the experiences of individuals navigating multiple cultural identities.
- Historical figures like Spinoza exemplify the complexities of cultural straddling, offering insights into contemporary multicultural dynamics.
- Integrating diverse cultural perspectives in psychiatry enhances empathy, communication, and service delivery, particularly for international medical graduates.
“Two ways of talking and living in the world.”
SECOND THOUGHTS
After a long and eventful summer break, I returned to my “Second Thoughts” column with a new charge. At the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles in May, I presided as the newly-appointed...
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