Barriers and facilitators towards recovery among Afro-Caribbean mental health service users in Canada
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19504539 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Justin Muthaih (0009-0008-7828-1224, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University), G Eric Jarvis (0000-0002-0508-6689, McGill University), R Whitley (0000-0001-5376-9241, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 481-493 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2500470 |
| OpenAlex | W7133635988 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
We examined experiences among Afro-Caribbean mental health service users in Canada, exploring (i) barriers and facilitators towards recovery; (ii) experiences within the official health care system; and (iii) utilisation of alternative treatments and remedies. We conducted 18 in-depth interviews with Afro-Caribbean service users, and subsequent thematic analysis revealed three overlapping themes. First, participants pointed to their Christian faith as a source of comfort. Second, participants often reported that stigma in their family and community was a barrier to recovery. Third, many reported problematic issues within clinical services, including avoiding discussion of religion and spirituality, and a perceived overemphasis on medication. This study reveals that Afro-Caribbean mental health service users in Canada are experiencing many of the same issues that were identified in studies occurring decades ago, suggesting the need for concerted action. This could include cultural and religious competence training for Canadian clinicians and anti-stigma campaigns targeting minority communities
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |