Experiences of ethnic minoritised young people in a specialist child and adolescent mental health service: A qualitative analysis as part of a mixed methods service evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been several reports of inequalities for ethnic minoritised service users across National Health Service mental health services in the United Kingdom. This research aims to explore the perspectives and experiences of young people from ethnic minoritised groups accessing psychological therapy in a National Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in England.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate how young people perceived their ethnicity and how it was considered during psychological therapy. Nine young people were interviewed, and a thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

Qualitative analysis revealed five themes: (1) adolescence, ethnicity, and identity; (2) ethnicity as a meaningful part of the therapeuti

SUBMITTER: Sarr R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10748456 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature