C ulture shapes the experience and expression of emotional distress and social problems in myriad ways (1,2). To accurately diagnose and treat patients from diverse back

The cultural consultation model effectively supplements existing services to improve diagnostic assessment and treatment for a culturally diverse urban population. Clinicians need training in working with interpreters and culture brokers.

Misdiagnosis of psychotic disorders occurred with patients of all ethnocultural backgrounds. PTSD and adjustment disorder were misidentified as psychosis among immigrants and refugees from South Asia. Studies are needed that compare clinical outcomes of use of cultural consultation with outcomes from use of other cultural competence models.