Understanding experiences of mental health help-seeking in Arab populations around the world: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racial and ethnic disparities in mental health service utilisation and access is well established. Mental illness is common among Arab populations globally, but most individuals display negative attitudes towards mental health and do not seek professional help. The aim of this systematic review was to determine 1) help-seeking behaviours 2) help-seeking attitudes and 3) help-seeking barriers and facilitators, related to mental health services among Arab adults.

Method

A pre-defined search strategy and eligibility criteria allowed for database searching using terms related to: mental health, Arabs, help-seeking, as well as experiences and behaviours. Seventy-four articles were included and analysed through narrative synthesis. Results were reported using the PRISMA

SUBMITTER: Khatib HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170733 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature