Stigma and 'one-size-fits all approach' create barriers for South Asians seeking mental health help, say experts


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South Asian people are less likely to access mental health support due to stigma and a lack of awareness - and when they do, there are often barriers in treatment due to services offering a "one-size-fits-all approach", according to some experts. Dr Tina Mistry told Sky News "talking about the fact that somebody might be struggling" comes with "huge stigma" in the South Asian community, and often there's "a lack of awareness of what services are out there". These factors contribute to low engagement with mental health services, but when people do access help, they're often faced with cultural and...