Trends in Mental Health and Challenges Experienced by South Asian Diaspora

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cityu.schoolSchool of Health and Social Sciences
cityu.siteCalgary
cityu.site.countryCanada
dc.contributor.authorHajraw, Anmol
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-19T17:54:38Z
dc.date.available2021-08-19T17:54:38Z
dc.date.issued2021-07-25
dc.description.abstractThe objective of this literature review was to investigate the mental health trends of the South Asian diaspora. Past research conducted in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada indicates South Asians struggle with common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety and are less likely to seek psychological help. The healthy immigrant effect suggests that immigrants face unique stressors including acculturative stress and challenges such as loss of social status and support, which can predict poor psychological being. South Asian values of shame and honour can perpetuate stigma, in addition to structural barriers which prevent individuals from seeking help. These factors have been cited by South Asian youth, women and aging individuals. South Asians are also more likely to report psychological distress as somatic symptoms and have non-Western conceptualizations of mental health. Although limited in number, literature highlights the importance of incorporating family and community-based interventions, education for practitioners to increase culturally-informed practices, and awareness campaigns to combat the stigma within South Asian communities. Future research should focus on identifying the needs and investigate the mental health of South Asians living in Canada to further guide treatment and advocacy efforts.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/1489
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectSouth Asian diaspora
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subjectmental health literacy
dc.titleTrends in Mental Health and Challenges Experienced by South Asian Diaspora
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounseling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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