Why do Black Caribbean women benefit less from talking therapies? A pilot study in an inner London IAPT service

Abstract

People of minority ethnic backgrounds are less likely to access mental health services in the UK, and often report poorer outcomes. This paper describes a Focus Group run in an inner London IAPT service, exploring the lived experiences of women of Black Caribbean heritage who had accessed psychological therapy and not recovered. Important principles and recommendations for clinical practice were identified, which will hopefully stimulate discussion and contribute towards enhancing cultural sensitivity at local and wider service levels.