Barriers and facilitators towards recovery among Afro-Caribbean mental health service users in Canada

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ID19504539
AutoresJustin 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, autor correspondente)
Ano2025
Volume28
Fascículo5
Páginas481-493
Data de publicação2025-05-28
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoMental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13674676.2025.2500470
OpenAlexW7133635988
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas34

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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