‘Our community is the worst’: The influence of cultural beliefs on stigma, relationships with family and help-seeking in three ethnic communities in London

Guy Shefer, Diana Rose, Laura Nellums, Graham Thornicroft, Claire Henderson and Sara Evans-Lacko

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2013, vol. 59, issue 6, 535-544

Abstract: Background: Existing knowledge about the cultural beliefs of black and minority ethnic (BME) communities in the UK regarding stigma and mental illness is limited. Material: Data were collected in 10 focus groups, five with service users and five with laypersons, from BME communities in London. Discussion: Thematic analysis identified that cultural beliefs regarding mental illness reflect four different voices present within the BME communities. Conclusion: The study revealed that cultural beliefs influencing both relationships with family and, consequently, help-seeking for individuals with mental illness must be considered in the development of anti-stigma interventions and when engaging communities around mental health.

Keywords: Focus groups; stigma; ethnic minorities; family’s response; anti-stigma campaigns (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1177/0020764012443759

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