An Exploratory Study Examining Attitudes Toward Mental Health and Mental Health Services Among Young South Asians in the United Kingdom
| Autor: | Gurch Randhawa, Samuel M. Stein |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Health (social science) South asia business.industry Religious studies Exploratory research Ethnic group Redress Research findings Mental health Psychiatry and Mental health Middle Eastern Mental Health Issues & Syndromes medicine Psychiatry business Association (psychology) |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Muslim Mental Health. 2:21-37 |
| ISSN: | 1556-5009 1556-4908 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15564900701238518 |
| Popis: | Research findings to date highlight the underutilization of mental health services by minority ethnic families. However, research in this area has been adult focused and concentrated on the views of parents. This study therefore seeks to redress that imbalance within the research arena by making children the focus of consultation on mental health issues. The article presents results from an exploratory study, commissioned by the Association for Professionals in Services for Adolescents, to explore the views of young South Asians in Luton and Bedford toward mental health and mental health services. Overall, only one in five of the respondents was aware of clinics available to support children, adolescents, or families who are experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. The role of schools emerged to be potentially very influential in the study. Schools were seen as a focal point from which young people could gain information regarding support services, and were also perceived as a good venue from wh... |
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