Notes
Gaps identified
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Various characteristics of participants were not assessed, such as immigration status and what their specific mental health concern was.
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Additionally, certain groups were not included in this research, such as those with limited oral English ability.
Key recommendations
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Multilingual service providers from the same culture as clients can improve mental healthcare, both in service delivery and in combatting cultural stigma.
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Increase government funding to support immigrant young adults with mental health concerns.
Key findings
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Participants had cultural beliefs of mental health concerns, including describing them as “psycho”, “crazy”, or “cursed”, as well as the need to hide mental illness from the community.
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Individuals were conflicted in deciding when to seek professional help, if at all.
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Participants discussed generally positive ideas and experiences of the mental healthcare system in Canada, particularly when compared to their home countries.
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Language barriers were identified as an important deterrent to using services.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
