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<p>In recent years, global awareness of mental health issues has increased significantly. However, many counseling and support approaches still reflect Western perspectives, which may not resonate with diverse cultural contexts. This paper aims to explore three key areas: (1) the practices of Afrocentric mental health counseling services; (2) the historical context, effectiveness, and future directions of Afrocentric counseling; and (3) its implications for culturally responsive mental health care in Ethiopia. To conduct this analysis, a comprehensive search was performed across six bibliographic databases, including PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Elsevier, and Google Scholar. The inquiry explores counseling, mental health, psychotherapy, spirituality, indigenous Africa, and local mental health services, focusing on Afrocentric approaches, traditional counseling, and African psychology history A critical review of the literature consistently highlights the necessity of incorporating cultural identity, traditional healing methods, and spirituality into therapeutic approaches designed specifically for African and African-descended populations. The findings indicate that culturally adapted counseling techniques such as storytelling, community rituals, drumming, and spiritual practices are essential for enhancing client engagement, fostering empowerment, and improving psychological outcomes. Overall, this review emphasizes the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental health strategies that respect the unique experiences and strengths of African and African-descended populations. The ultimate goal is to reduce disparities and promote mental health equity.</p>

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Afro-centric mental health counseling practices, challenges and future directions: a literature review

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    2025年11月1日

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  • Nimona Shaka,
  • Teka Zewdie,
  • Tigist Wubih

摘要

In recent years, global awareness of mental health issues has increased significantly. However, many counseling and support approaches still reflect Western perspectives, which may not resonate with diverse cultural contexts. This paper aims to explore three key areas: (1) the practices of Afrocentric mental health counseling services; (2) the historical context, effectiveness, and future directions of Afrocentric counseling; and (3) its implications for culturally responsive mental health care in Ethiopia. To conduct this analysis, a comprehensive search was performed across six bibliographic databases, including PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Elsevier, and Google Scholar. The inquiry explores counseling, mental health, psychotherapy, spirituality, indigenous Africa, and local mental health services, focusing on Afrocentric approaches, traditional counseling, and African psychology history A critical review of the literature consistently highlights the necessity of incorporating cultural identity, traditional healing methods, and spirituality into therapeutic approaches designed specifically for African and African-descended populations. The findings indicate that culturally adapted counseling techniques such as storytelling, community rituals, drumming, and spiritual practices are essential for enhancing client engagement, fostering empowerment, and improving psychological outcomes. Overall, this review emphasizes the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental health strategies that respect the unique experiences and strengths of African and African-descended populations. The ultimate goal is to reduce disparities and promote mental health equity.