Table 1.

The global-local paradigm: Key lessons learned

• Global work can inform local work.

◦ Working with global populations can inform mental health care for immigrant populations in the U.S.

• Local work with immigrant populations can inform global work.

◦ Working with local immigrant populations can inform mental health care globally (e.g., in Liberia).

• The assessment and measurement of mental health constructs in immigrant populations and in global settings can be improved by altering the tools to include culturally specific terminology

• Programs taking a “global-local” perspective in training can help bridge the gap in providing culturally responsive care for the diverse U.S. population.

• Providing opportunities to work in global settings or with diverse populations in the U.S. can increase the use of a global-local perspective in research and patient care.