Citation

Dhillon K, Ubhi M. Counsell. Psychother. Res. J. 2003; 3(1): 42-48.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1080/14733140312331384618

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The incidence of mental health problems, and their treatment, for immigrant South Asians in Britain appear to be similar to that of the White population. However, there are some significant differences in relation to problems of substance misuse, treatment for depression and suicide. Difficulties in acculturation and in developing an integrated ethnic identity may contribute to some of these differences. Drawing from narratives of marginal immigrant South Asian men, a range of themes is identified. The implications of these issues for therapists are discussed. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Language: en

Keywords

masculinity; culture; racism; mental health; resilience; psychotherapy; acculturation; ethnic identity; internalised racism; South Asian men