South Asian survivors face barriers to childhood sexual abuse support

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In this qualitative study, mental health professionals identify gaps in trauma care for South Asian survivors of childhood sexual abuse: from long waiting lists to cultural mismatches in therapy.

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Mental health impacts of sexual violence in older adults: a qualitative study

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This qualitative study interviewed 15 older adults (aged 70+) who had experienced sexual violence during their lifetimes. Participants reported anxiety, guilt, shame, disrupted identity and interpersonal distrust, yet most did not associate mental health difficulties with their trauma.

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Barriers to mental health services among British Bangladeshi men

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Elisha Joshi considers a qualitative study focusing on the experiences of British Bangladeshi men accessing mental health support in the UK.

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Balancing advocacy and academia during escalating inequities: Researcher in Residence – Shuranjeet Singh

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In his latest Researcher in Residence blog, Shuranjeet Singh reflects on the possibilities and pitfalls of balancing academic work with advocacy and action, a balance many of us are actively tussling with.

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