title: Possible contributions of a psychology of liberation: whither health and         human rights?
abstract: This article explores the possible contributions of a psychology of liberation for                 the practice of health psychology. It explores alternative psychological                 'practices', for example participatory action research, with                 groups historically marginalized from access to power and resources. Selected lenses                 for crafting a liberatory psychology include: discourse of human rights and mental                 health; cultural and constructivist psychological theory; and reflexivity. Specific                 examples from the author's work with Mayan women in rural Guatemala in the                 context of ongoing war and subsequent efforts at peace building are discussed to                 clarify possible contributions of psychologists committed to accompanying local                 communities in creating more just futures. Selected challenges and contradictions                 encountered in this work are discussed.
authors: University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and Boston College,                     USA.
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authors: Lykes