Suman Fernando, a prominent figure in critical psychiatry, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for race equity in mental health. He served over 20 years as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS and authored 14 influential books. His seminal works tackled institutional racism in mental health services, urging a focus on social and cultural factors alongside medical treatment. Born in Ceylon, his education spanned prestigious UK institutions, further shaping his approach to mental health which contrasted Western individualism with community-based practices prevalent in the global south.
Suman Fernando's groundbreaking work in critical psychiatry emphasized the importance of race and cultural context in mental health, challenging institutional racism and advocating for equity.
Throughout his career, Suman confidently discredited the medical model's dominance, promoting a broader view that included social and cultural factors when addressing mental health in minority communities.
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