Ka-Sean, a 25-year-old African American lesbian, faces unique cultural considerations that intersect with her mental health challenges. Her experiences as a minority within both racial and sexual identity contexts may contribute to feelings of marginalization and stress. Ka-Sean's estrangement from her brother due to his disapproval of her relationship highlights potential familial tensions related to her sexual orientation, which can impact her support system and sense of belonging. Moreover, her involvement in a local church and friendships across the country suggest a diverse cultural landscape that influences her coping mechanisms and sources of social support.
Ka-Sean's cultural background may influence her perceptions of mental health and help-seeking behaviors. Within African American communities, mental health stigma and reluctance to seek professional help are prevalent, which could impact Ka-Sean's willingness to engage in therapy. Additionally, her enrollment in a counseling graduate program may provide her with unique insights into mental health, but it also raises expectations and pressures related to her own emotional well-being. Recognizing cultural nuances and navigating them sensitively, fostering trust and collaboration to address Ka-Sean's excessive worrying and anxiety effectively is important. By integrating cultural considerations into her treatment plan and promoting culturally responsive interventions, support can be provided to Ka-Sean in navigating her mental health challenges while honoring her cultural identity and values.…show more content… Generalized Anxiety Disorder (ICD-10 code: F41.1) (With excessive worry about several events or activities, with restlessness, with difficulty concentrating, with muscle tension, with fatigue, with sleep disturbance).
Z63.8 - Other specified problems related to primary support group, including family
