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

Author:

Shefer Guy1,Rose Diana2,Nellums Laura1,Thornicroft Graham1,Henderson Claire1,Evans-Lacko Sara1

Affiliation:

1. Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, UK

2. User-Led Research, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, UK

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.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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