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September 14, 2025

Perceptions of Mental Health, Shame and Help-Seeking Among Sikhs in the UK: A National Survey.

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SUSupreet UppalOTOpinderjit Kaur TakharRKRanjit Khutan

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Overview

National survey reveals high mental health shame and stigma among Sikhs in the UK, suggesting barriers in help-seeking.

Key Points

  • High levels of mental health shame and stigma were reported among Sikhs in the UK, obstructing help-seeking behavior.
  • The survey of 1001 participants found that internal shame was notably higher in younger, single individuals.
  • Using the ATMHP questionnaire, perceptions of mental health difficulties were linked to biopsychosocial causes among respondents.
  • Culturally sensitive mental health services are essential for the Sikh population in the UK to address these identified barriers.

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Uppal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42047713b0b5dfea68a06https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.70043
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