Exploring the barriers to mental health help-seeking among African Migrants in Australia: A qualitative study

Research library / Peer-reviewed study

Written by

Meribe N, Adonteng-Kissi O, Gatwiri K et al.

Year

2025

Place

National

Access

Free

In plain English

Interviews with African migrants in Australia about barriers to seeking mental health help. Stigma, cultural and religious beliefs and the way Australian health care is set up were key barriers.

Topics

• Faith and spirituality
• Migrants
• Service access and use
• Stigma and help-seeking

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