Why Culture in Health Matters

Health is more than biology. Culture shapes beliefs about illness, healing, and even what counts as “healthy.” Dr. James Garcia from the Department of Psychology at Cal State Fullerton breaks down why studying health within specific communities isn’t just helpful, it’s necessary.Bellow is the link to an additional episode on LGBTQ+ Communities of Color and Health Disparities where James is also a guest speaker: https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/lgbtq-communities-of-color-and-health-disparities