Experiences of immigrants when accessing mental health services and psychosocial supports in Canada: Protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: In Canada, the mental health needs of immigrants from diverse ethnic backgrounds are a growing concern, as they are at a higher risk for adverse mental health outcomes compared to native-born Canadians. These challenges are often driven by stressors experienced both before and after their settlement. The limited research on immigrant experiences in accessing mental health and psychosocial support highlights the need for our study. Compounding this gap, existing data reveal significant challenges immigrants face in accessing mental health services. Therefore, to better understand and address the needs of Canada's immigrant population, we are conducting a scoping review to identify and synthesize the existing literature on immigrants' experiences when accessing mental health services and psy

SUBMITTER: Sodunke T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999126 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature