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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Exploring the impact of hostile environment policies on psychological distress of ethnic minority groups in the UK

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UCL MSc students consider research showing that the highest impact of hostile environment policies was noticed among Pakistani and Bangladeshi groups. This evidence suggests that interdisciplinary collaboration is needed to prevent psychological distress.

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Cost-effective therapy for postnatal depression in British South Asian Mothers

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Lorna Staines considers recent studies in psychological interventions, to support affordable healthcare for South Asian women with postnatal depression.

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Culturally adapted CBT may lead to recovery from postnatal depression in British South Asian women

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Angelica Tong explores the ROSHNI-2 trial of a culturally adapted CBT programme for postnatal depression in British South Asian women.

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Nature’s healing benefits: breaking down barriers for South Asian communities in the UK

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Jingni Ma considers a systematic review on the barriers that South Asian people living in the UK can face when trying to access natural green spaces, and the psychological benefits that nature can provide.

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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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