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Review
. 2019 Aug;21(Suppl 1):7-14.
doi: 10.1007/s10903-016-0501-4.

Mental Health and Stress Among South Asians

Alison Karasz  1 , Francesca Gany  2   3   4   5 , Javier Escobar  6 , Cristina Flores  7 , Lakshmi Prasad  8 , Arpana Inman  9 , Vasundhara Kalasapudi  10 , Razia Kosi  11 , Meena Murthy  12 , Jennifer Leng  13   14   15 , Sadhna Diwan  16
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Review

Mental Health and Stress Among South Asians

Alison Karasz et al. J Immigr Minor Health. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Addressing mental illness requires a culturally sensitive approach. As detailed in this literature review, treating mental illness in the South Asian immigrant community necessitates a thorough understanding of the South Asian conceptualization of mental illness. Past research, though limited, has described the different reasons the South Asian community attributes to causing mental illness, as well as the stigma associated with acknowledging the disease. Acculturation of the community also plays a significant role in cultural acceptability and the receipt of quality care. Lessons from local organizations can be applied at the national level to promote cultural responsiveness in treating mental illness in the South Asian immigrant community.

Keywords: Acculturation; Immigrant; Literature review; Mental health; South Asian.

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