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September 18, 2025Journal of Immigrant and Minority HealthOpen Access

Caught between Two Cultures: Understanding Mental Health and Help-Seeking among Australian Indian Families

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BJBindu JosephRERobeena EmmanuelMOMichael Olasoji

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Semi-structured interviews showed barriers to help-seeking in Indian families, highlighting cultural stigma and awareness issues.

Key Points

  • Mental health awareness is low in Indian families, leading to delayed help-seeking and worsening mental illnesses.
  • Thematic analysis of 14 interviews revealed dual cultural challenges and significant barriers to accessing mental health services.
  • Limited understanding of the Australian healthcare system exacerbates mental health issues in Indian migrant communities.
  • Culturally tailored resources are essential for improving mental health outcomes, but access to them remains a challenge.

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Joseph et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d433b8713b0b5dfea7397ahttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-025-01777-9
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