Mental Health and Stress Among South Asians

Alison Karasz; Francesca Gany; Javier Escobar; Cristina Flores; Lakshmi Prasad; Arpana Inman; Vasundhara Kalasapudi; Razia Kosi; Meena Murthy; Jennifer Leng; Sadhna Diwan

doi:10.1007/s10903-016-0501-4

Mental Health and Stress Among South Asians

Alison Karasz, Francesca Gany, Javier Escobar, Cristina Flores, Lakshmi Prasad, Arpana Inman, Vasundhara Kalasapudi, Razia Kosi, Meena Murthy, Jennifer Leng, Sadhna Diwan

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Addressing mental illness requires a culturally sensitive approach. As detailed in this literature review, treating mental illness in the South Asian immigrant community necessitates a thorough understanding of the South Asian conceptualization of mental illness. Past research, though limited, has described the different reasons the South Asian community attributes to causing mental illness, as well as the stigma associated with acknowledging the disease. Acculturation of the community also plays a significant role in cultural acceptability and the receipt of quality care. Lessons from local organizations can be applied at the national level to promote cultural responsiveness in treating mental illness in the South Asian immigrant community.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	7-14
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Volume	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-016-0501-4
State	Published - Aug 1 2019

Keywords

Acculturation
Immigrant
Literature review
Mental health
South Asian

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Epidemiology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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