Social Justice and Politicizing Psychotherapy

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 underscored the theme of police brutality emphasized by the Black Lives Matter movement. In response, governments, corporations, and universities embraced an anti-racism doctrine that emphasizes the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout society. Clinical psychology and psychiatry were among the disciplines affected by these developments. This article analyzes how advocates of DEI and social justice ideology have endeavored to transform the disciplines devoted to the scientific study and treatment of mental health problems.