Evidence for interventions to promote mental health and reduce stigma in Black faith communities: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There are significant documented inequalities for the Black community in the UK in relation to mental health care. Research has also indicated that cultural difference exists in pathways into, and engagement with, mental health services. To reduce inequalities and improve engagement with mental health services, it is important that professionals utilise culturally appropriate community networks to increase mental health awareness and reduce stigma. This systematic review considers research in Black faith settings, with two linked aims to review the evidence for the effectiveness of (i) mental health interventions, and (ii) other health stigma interventions as the latter have been implemented in Black faith settings. The review identified 'active ingredients' of intervention

SUBMITTER: Codjoe L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8053235 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature