Download or read book Psychological Well being and Barriers to Accessing Psychological Services Within South Asian and Muslim Populations written by Aneela Pilkington and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research examining mental health within South Asian populations indicates higher levels of psychological distress in this group. However, uptake of psychological services is low. This thesis explores factors that relate to well-being within South Asians, with a particular focus on barriers to accessing psychological services for Muslims. In section one, a systematic review of the literature examines the relationship between the process of acculturation and psychological well-being in South Asians in Westernised societies. This review suggests that acculturation affects a number of different constructs and correlates of well-being. However, factors such as age, gender and generational differences appear to affect the nature of the relationship. Section two reports findings from a quantitative study carried out using a sample of 94 adult participants from Britain who identify themselves as Muslims of South Asian origin. The relationship between shame/izzat surrounding mental health and intention to access psychological services is investigated. Other, more established variables, which predict intention to seek psychological services, are also examined. Findings indicate that shame/izzat and biological beliefs about the cause of mental health problems predict lesser intent to access psychological services, whereas higher levels of acculturation and education predict greater intention. However, results also suggest differences between individuals who have migrated to Britain and those that have been born in the country, with shame/izzat playing a more important role in intent for the migrant group. Personal and theoretical reflections are discussed in section three. In particular, the concepts behind conducting culturally appropriate research are considered and areas for future research are examined.

Download or read book Access to Mental Health Care in South Asia written by S. M. Yasir Arafat and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Meta Ethnography written by George W. Noblit and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1988-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can ethnographic studies be generalized, in contrast to concentrating on the individual case? Noblit and Hare propose a new method for synthesizing from qualitative studies: meta-ethnography. After citing the criteria to be used in comparing qualitative research projects, the authors define the ways these can then be aggregated to create more cogent syntheses of research. Using examples from numerous studies ranging from ethnographic work in educational settings to the Mead-Freeman controversy over Samoan youth, Meta-Ethnography offers useful procedural advice from both comparative and cumulative analyses of qualitative data. This provocative volume will be read with interest by researchers and students in qualitative research methods, ethnography, education, sociology, and anthropology. "After defining metaphor and synthesis, these authors provide a step-by-step program that will allow the researcher to show similarity (reciprocal translation), difference (refutation), or similarity at a higher level (lines or argument synthesis) among sample studies....Contain(s) valuable strategies at a seldom-used level of analysis." --Contemporary Sociology "The authors made an important contribution by reframing how we think of ethnography comparison in a way that is compatible with the new developments in interpretive ethnography. Meta-Ethnography is well worth consulting for the problem definition it offers." --The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease "This book had to be written and I am pleased it was. Someone needed to break the ice and offer a strategy for summarizing multiple ethnographic studies. Noblit and Hare have done a commendable job of giving the research community one approach for doing so. Further, no one else can now venture into this area of synthesizing qualitative studies without making references to and positioning themselves vis-a-vis this volume." -Educational Studies

Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health written by Farah A. Ibrahim and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter addresses cultural and religious assessment, along with trauma assessment to help diagnose and develop psychological interventions for Muslim clients. First, a profile of Muslims in the West is presented, along with the cultural variables that mediate adjustment, identity development, and acculturation in a host culture. Specific attention is given to cultural identity, worldview, beliefs, values, assumptions, acculturation, religious identity, and trauma assessment.

Download or read book Determinants of Mental Health in the Context of Multiple Minority Status written by Dana Saifan and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental health research among individuals belonging to minority groups has become increasingly common, as it is recognized that such individuals face heightened vulnerability for the development of mental health problems and barriers to accessing mental health services given their minority status (Meyer, 2003; Williams & Chapman, 2011). However, the extant literature has primarily focused on individuals holding single minority status (i.e., belonging to one minority group), namely based on a minority ethnic identity or minority sexual identity. Limited research has begun to examine mental health among individuals with dual minority status (i.e., belonging to two minority groups), despite the fact that individuals with multiple marginalized identities are likely at even greater risk for psychopathology and barriers to help-seeking, given the increased experiences of minority stress they may experience. Thus, greater research is needed to better understand mental health needs and factors that influence mental health for individuals with multiple minority status. The goal of this dissertation is to investigate mental health needs, determinants of mental health (i.e., perceived discrimination, religious and ethnic group identification, and sense of belonging), and perceived barriers to service-seeking for young adults, in the context of individuals who hold multiple minority identities. To achieve this goal, this dissertation examined Muslim American young adults (ages 18 to 25), who belong to both minority ethnic and minority religious groups. The first study employed a qualitative research design, using focus group methodology, to understand how various community stakeholders (i.e., Muslim mental health professionals, community leaders, and young adults) perceive determinants of mental health, specific mental health needs, and barriers to service-seeking, for Muslim American young adults. The second study utilized a cross-sectional survey of 277 participants across the United States to examine perceived discrimination as a predictor of mental health status among Arab and South Asian Muslim American young adults, with investigation of religious and ethnic identification patterns as a moderator of the discrimination-mental health pathway. Lastly, the third study employed the same cross-sectional survey design as Study 2, to investigate familial, communal, and societal sense of belonging as predictors of Arab and South Asian Muslim American young adults' mental health status. Through better understanding of the mental health needs and barriers to care for this population, we can identify specific targets to further study in order to improve mental health service delivery and prevention efforts for Muslim American young adults.

Download or read book Counseling and Psychotherapy for South Asian Americans written by Ulash Thakore-Dunlap and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-28 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential text explores what it means to be a South Asian American living in the US while seeking, navigating and receiving psychological, behavioral or counseling services. It delves into a range of issues including cultural identity, racism, colorism, immigration, gender, sexuality, parenting, and caring for older adults. Chapter authors provide research literature, clinical and cultural considerations for interviewing and treatment planning, case examples, questions for reflection, suggested readings, and resources. The book also includes insights on the future of South Asian American mental health, social justice, advocacy, and public policy. Integrating theory, research, and application, this book serves as a clinical guide for therapists, instructors, professors and supervisors in school/university counseling centers working with South Asian American clients, as well as for counseling students.

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Download or read book Islamic Psychology written by G. Hussein Rassool and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islamic Psychology or ilm an-nafs (science of the soul) is an important introductory textbook drawing on the latest evidence in the sub-disciplines of psychology to provide a balanced and comprehensive view of human nature, behaviour and experience. Its foundation to develop theories about human nature is based upon the writings of the Qur'an, Sunna, Muslim scholars and contemporary research findings. Synthesising contemporary empirical psychology and Islamic psychology, this book is holistic in both nature and process and includes the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of human behaviour and experience. Through a broad and comprehensive scope, the book addresses three main areas: Context, perspectives and the clinical applications of applied psychology from an Islamic approach. This book is a core text on Islamic psychology for undergraduate and postgraduate students and those undertaking continuing professional development in Islamic psychology, psychotherapy and counselling. Beyond this, it is also a good supporting resource for teachers and lecturers in this field.

Download or read book Cultural Competence in Caring for Muslim Patients written by G.Hussein Rassool and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To meet the care needs of today's diverse patient community, healthcare professionals must learn to care in environments comprising different worldviews, communication styles and expectations. To meet this challenge, it is essential that they operate from a solid foundation of knowledge, based on high standards for cultural competence in nursing practice. Cultural Competence in Caring for Muslim Patients is designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals. It offers a deeper insight into ways in which the Islamic faith is intertwined with patient care, and explores approaches with which to effectively address the varying healthcare requirements of a growing and diverse Muslim community. Following a clear and accessible format, the book discusses key issues including: - The identity and religious beliefs of Muslims - The ethical dimension in caring - Understanding the Muslim family system - Health considerations during fasting and pilgrimage (Hajj) What's more, case studies, activities and discussion questions throughout actively support learning and reflective practices. This insightful guide will prove a valuable asset for any nurse or healthcare professional looking to develop their understanding of how to deliver culturally compassionate and congruent care.

Download or read book EXAMINING MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA AND THE IMPACT ON HELP SEEKING ACROSS RACE AND ETHNICITY written by Devlina Roy and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From medieval to modern times, mental illness is a construct that has been deeply misunderstood and stigmatized by humankind (Dubin & Fink, 1992). Individuals living in the United States experience a fear of being judged or ridiculed for their psychopathological symptomology as a result of mental illness stigma (Bharadwaj et al. 2015). Mental illness stigma impacts how individuals choose to seek help and whether they choose to seek help at all (Rusch et al., 2005). Individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds face unique barriers to access to mental healthcare (Cauce et. al, 2002). Specifically, individuals from diverse backgrounds are affected by the social and cultural environment they are a part of where cultural factors can impact whether or not these individuals choose to seek help from mental health service providers (Cauce et. al, 2002). The theory of "Double Stigma" (Gary, 2005) proposed that individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds face impactful barriers to mental healthcare as a result of of mental illness stigma combined with racial discrimination. Different ethnic minority groups face unique barriers to mental healthcare. African Americans are a group of individuals who have been found to associate seeking mental health treatment with feelings of embarrassment when compared to European Americans (Snowden, 2001). Additionally, Asian Americans are a group of individuals who have often referred to as the "model minority," a problematic notion which suggests that in terms of mental illness, this ethnic group has had little to no social or psychological problems and have assimilated well to life in the United States (Sue & Morishima, 1982). This theory has contributed to Asian American communities internalizing the idea that they must uphold the standard that has been set for them, ultimately impacting their decision to seek help for mental illnesses (Sue & Morishima, 1982). Within the Asian American community, South Asians are the third largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). Within the South Asian community, stigma is highly prevalent and perpetuated by discrimination (Neelam, Mak, & Wessely, 1997). This discrimination and judgement from one's own community impacts if and how individuals from South Asian communities choose to seek help. Loya, Reddy and Hinshaw (2010) found that relative to European American college students, South Asian college students presented with higher level of reluctance to seek help through University-based counseling services. Loya and colleagues (2010) also found over all poorer attitudes toward individuals with mental illness from South Asian college students. This study investigated perceptions of mental illness and help seeking across racial groups, with a specific focus on South Asian communities. Specifically, a model examining informal and formal help seeking was utilized to explore differences in perceptions of help seeking practices across racial groups. Through multigroup structural equation modeling (SEM), changes in model fit were explored to assess whether negative perceptions of mental illness predicted informal and formal help seeking behaviors across racial groups. Participants included 355 individuals, 18 and older, across the United States who identified as South Asian, White/European American or Black/African American. Based on previous research which has found that ethnic minority groups face unique barriers to accessing appropriate mental healthcare (Cauce et. al, 2002; Gary, 2005; Snowden, 2001; Sue & Morishima, 1982; Neelam, Mak & Wessely, 1997; Loya, Reddy & Hinshaw, 2010), it was hypothesized that South Asian individuals would have more negative perceptions of individuals with mental illness as well as more negative attitudes towards all modes of help seeking compared to their non-South Asian counterparts. Additionally, it was hypothesized that South Asian females will have more positive attitudes towards mental illness than South Asian males. Results indicated that a more positive perception of mental illness is associated with more likelihood of seeking help for mental illness for all racial groups examined through SEM. Results also indicated similar fit indices and invariance across all racial groups examined through SEM. Through univariate analyses, South Asian females were found to have a more positive view of individuals with mental illness than South Asian males. Univariate analyses also revealed that compared to White/European Americans, individuals who identified as Black/African American perceived mental illness more negatively when assessing individuals their own racial group. Implications, strengths, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.

Download or read book Counseling Muslims written by Sameera Ahmed and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young female client presents with anorexia nervosa and believes that her problem has its roots in magic; parents are helpless in the face of their son's substance abuse issues; an interracial couple cannot agree on how to discipline their children. How would you effectively help these clients while balancing appropriate interventions that are sensitive to religious, cultural, social, and gender differences? This handbook answers these difficult questions and helps behavioral health practitioners provide religio-culturally-competent care to Muslim clients living in territories such as North America, Australia, and Europe. The issues and interventions discussed in this book, by authoritative contributors, are diverse and multifaceted. Topics that have been ignored in previous literature are introduced, such as sex therapy, substance abuse counseling, university counseling, and community-based prevention. Chapters integrate tables, lists, and suggested phrasing for practitioners, along with case studies that are used by the authors to help illustrate concepts and potential interventions. Counseling Muslims is also unique in its broad scope, which reflects interventions ranging from the individual to community levels, and includes chapters that discuss persons born in the West, converts to Islam, and those from smaller ethnic minorities. It is the only guide practitioners need for information on effective service delivery for Muslims, who already bypass significant cultural stigma and shame to access mental health services.

Download or read book Health of South Asians in the United States written by Memoona Hasnain and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars and practitioners come together in this contributed volume to present the most current evidence on cutting edge health issues for South Asian Americans, the fastest growing Asian American population. The book spans a variety of health topics while examining disparities and special health needs for this population. Subjects discussed include: cancer, obesity, HIV/AIDS, women's health, LGBTQ health and mental health. Health of South Asians in the United States presents research-based recommendations to help determine priorities for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and policies which will optimize the health and well-being of South Asian American communities in the United States. Although aimed at both students, healthcare professionals and policy makers, this book will prove to be useful to anyone interested in the health and well-being of the South Asian communities in the United States.

Download or read book Suffering in Silence written by Sandip Basi and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major depressive disorder (mdd) is among the most prevalent mental illnesses in Canada. Though prevalence rates for depression are similar among minority and non-minority populations, recent empirical evidence has shown that ethnic minorities underutilize mental health services in Canada (Tiwani & Wang, 2008; Klimid et al, 2000; Mojtabi & Olfson 2006; Hu et al, 1991 & Gadalla, 2010). This trend is reflected in the persistent underutilization of mental health treatment services among South Asian women in the city of Vancouver (Peters, 1988; Johnson, 1992; & Chiu et al, 2005). This paper examines the underlying causes behind the underutilization of mental health services among South Asian women in Vancouver through an analysis of stakeholder perspectives on the issue. Nine semi- structured interviews with mental health service providers and immigrant settlement workers in the Vancouver area were conducted to identify the perceived reasons behind the underutilization of mental health services among South Asian women with depression. The stakeholders perceived stigma, lack of awareness, time and family obligations, language barriers and lack of culturally appropriate services for South Asian women to be the main reasons behind the underutilization of services among the South Asian female population. The paper also presents and evaluates a set of policy options to address the problem. These policy options include; a local media campaign coupled with annual information sessions for the South Asian community, cross cultural mental health seminars for general practitioners (gps) and other interested health care providers, and the provision of culturally appropriate group psychotherapy services for South Asian women. The implementation of all three strategies is recommended as a cost-effective and equitable approach to addressing the problem.

Download or read book Routledge International Handbook of Clinical Suicide Research written by John R. Cutcliffe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health concerns across the world. Expensive in terms of the human cost and associated suffering, the economic costs, the social costs and the spiritual costs, it affects millions of people every year. This important reference work collects together a wide range of research around suicide and suicide prevention, in order to guide future research and provide guidance for professionals about the best way to respond meaningfully to suicidal patients. Responding to the need for multi-disciplinary and international research to deepen our understanding of suicide, it demonstrates where our knowledge is firmly evidence-based and where new areas for research are emerging, as well as highlighting where we know little. Divided into six parts, each with its own editorial introduction and commentary, it explores research with and about survivors of suicide and indigenous populations. The remaining sections look at suicide-focused research in psychiatric nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and social work and allied health. It is of interest to all advanced students, practitioners and scholars interested in suicide and its impact and prevention.

Download or read book Representations of Psychological Distress Among Canadian Muslims of South Asian Origin written by Humair Yusuf and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study sought to gain insight into representations of distress among Canadian Muslims of South Asian origin. It sought to examine whether representations of distress among this population are influenced by Islamic, scientific, and Western representations, the extent to which they differ from those assumed in the prevailing literature on Islamic healing, counselling, psychotherapy, and psychiatry with Muslim populations, and whether individuals attempt to incorporate multiple influences into a single coherent representation, or they construct multiple representations simultaneously. The Self-Regulatory Model of Illness Representation (Leventhal, Brissette Leventhal, 2003) was utilized to understand how the participants made sense of, emotionally responded to, and coped with their experiences of distress. The findings of this study indicated that a common theme among the participants was the belief that their distress was a form of punishment from God due to lack of faith or piety, thereby suggesting a significant religious aspect to their representations of distress. Paradoxically, the participants attempted to cope with their distress through counselling and psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy, which implies an equally strong biomedical aspect to their representations of distress. Reasons for this dual and possibly contradictory nature of participants' representations of distress are discussed along with the implications of the findings for counselling and psychotherapy.

Download or read book Health of South Asians in the United States written by Memoona Hasnain and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars and practitioners come together in this contributed volume to present the most current evidence on cutting edge health issues for South Asian Americans, the fastest growing Asian American population. The book spans a variety of health topics while examining disparities and special health needs for this population. Subjects discussed include: cancer, obesity, HIV/AIDS, women's health, LGBTQ health and mental health. Health of South Asians in the United States presents research-based recommendations to help determine priorities for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and policies which will optimize the health and well-being of South Asian American communities in the United States. Although aimed at both students, healthcare professionals and policy makers, this book will prove to be useful to anyone interested in the health and well-being of the South Asian communities in the United States.

Download or read book Accessing Mental Health Services for Their Children written by Suman Jaswal and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: