Barriers in Accessibility to Psychotherapy for South Asian People Residing in Canada
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Authors
Thind, Tania
Issue Date
2024
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
South Asian , therapy , mental health
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Abstract
Canada is a diverse country that has welcomed immigrants for centuries. As society changes, members of society should question whether our structures need to change as well. South Asian people are one of the major immigrant groups in Canada. Research has shown that this group has different mental health problems than those of mainstream society. The goal of this study is to find out what mental health problems impact the South Asian community in Canada the most. Another goal is to is to find the culturally specific reasons why certain mental health problems plague this community more intensely. The last major goal of this study is to find the barriers that prevent these South Asian people in Canada from receiving mental health care. Finally, in searching for these answers, this paper will also recognize the factors that make receiving mental health care more accessible for this community.