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

The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Guy SheferSara Evans-Lacko

Abstract

Existing knowledge about the cultural beliefs of black and minority ethnic (BME) communities in the UK regarding stigma and mental illness is limited. Data were collected in 10 focus groups, five with service users and five with laypersons, from BME communities in London. Thematic analysis identified that cultural beliefs regarding mental illness reflect four different voices present within the BME communities. 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.

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