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ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2026

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

Bindu Joseph, Robeena Emmanuel, Michael Olasoji

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Article in Journal of immigrant and minority health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Bindu JosephFederation University, Ballarat, Australia. b.joseph@federation.edu.au.
Robeena EmmanuelFederation University, Ballarat, Australia. r.emmanuel@federation.edu.au.
Michael OlasojiFederation University, Ballarat, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mental illness often emerges before the age of 25, with suicide being the leading cause of death among young people in Australia. Migrant communities, including the Indian-born population, experience high rates of mental illness and delayed help-seeking. Parents and caregivers in these communities play a key role in supporting their children's mental health. The study aimed to examine the mental health awareness and help-seeking behaviour of Indian adults in Australia and their impact on their children from the perspectives of parents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 Indian migrant parents and caregivers, and data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed themes related to dual cultural challenges, limited understanding of mental health, and barriers to seeking help due to cultural stigma and unfamiliarity with the Australian system. Community support and tailored resources were identified as enablers, although access to these resources remained a barrier. Culturally appropriate mental health education and resources are vital to improving mental health outcomes for Indian migrant families.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHelp-Seeking BehaviorMental DisordersMental HealthPatient Acceptance of Health CareAdolescentAdultAustraliaCaregiversFemaleHumansIndiaInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedParentsMigrant Populations, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Indians

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PMID40960563
PMCPMC13083341

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