ArticleBMC health services research2026
Navigating cultural barriers: a qualitative study exploring clinicians' experiences of providing mental health support for ethnic minority groups in England.
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backgroundEthnic minority populations are increasing in England, however individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to access mental health support compared with their White British counterparts, despite experiencing parallel but also unique risks of developing mental health difficulties. Understanding the barriers for ethnic monitory groups to accessing mental health services is therefore crucial. As clinicians are at the forefront of access to healthcare for all people, their perspectives on how ethnic minority groups are supported with their mental health are underexplored but may illuminate barriers to accessing mental health support. This study aimed to investigate clinicians’ experiences in supporting patients from ethnic minority backgrounds with mental health difficulties.
methodFourteen clinicians participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences of delivering mental healthcare to people from ethnic minority groups. The sample consisted of clinicians specialising in mental health (n = 9) and General Practitioners (n = 5) with 14.1 mean years of experience. Interviews explored clinicians’ approach to support, confidence when providing care, patient outlook on mental health and treatment, as well as service constraints. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
resultsThree main themes were identified: (1) Clinician personal factors impacting their approaches to supporting patients from ethnic minority groups; (2) Clinicians’ perspectives on how patients perceive mental health and mental health services; (3) Structural factors and level of training provided affects consultation and treatment. Perceived patient barriers to accessing support included cultural incompatibility, stigma and mistrust. Clinicians discussed the limited time and financial resources of services and how this restricted their capacity to make accommodations.
conclusionsThis study highlights the importance of a comprehensive, multi-level strategy to overcome barriers to accessing mental health support among ethnic minority groups. Key recommendations include reviewing current training around culturally sensitive care, reforming systemic practices to foster inclusivity, and encouraging community engagement to reduce stigma and build trust in mental health services. Further research should focus on how cultural adaptations to services may improve engagement and explore the impact of intersectionality within and across individual ethnic groups. Such initiatives are crucial for achieving equitable mental health outcomes across diverse populations.
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