Perceptions on Mental Health in Black Caribbean Immigrant Populations in the United States
Perceptions on Mental Health in Black Caribbean Immigrant Populations in the United States

Author: Kristyn O. Neckles

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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Immigrants are a vulnerable population who is at increased risk for poor physical, psychological and social health with restricted and inadequate access to health-care (Derose, Escarce, & Lurie, 2007). While there has been increasing research highlighting the importance of understanding culture in the treatment and care of immigrant populations, considerable health-care disparities still exist (Chen & Vargas-Bustamante, 2011). Black Caribbean immigrant populations are especially vulnerable since research has been limited, and has not adequately accounted for the heterogeneity that exists within this population in order to address existing barriers to health-care (Wafula & Snipes, 2013). Evidently, within this immigrant population, perceptions of mental illness are still significantly impacted by religious and cultural beliefs leading to significant stigmatization of mental illness (Hickling, Robertson-Hickling, & Paisley, 2011). Unfortunately, as well, our understanding of stigma within Black Caribbean immigrant populations is still very much limited (Bathje & Pryor, 2011). This research involved an exhaustive literature review to understand the impact of acculturation, transnationalism, and legal status on the mental well-being of Black Caribbean immigrants.

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States
Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States

Author: Gordon C. Nagayama Hall

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-06-12

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0128163003

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Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States reviews research on immigrant mental health, acculturation, and multicultural psychology. The book is divided into three sections: Section A addresses the geographic and social context of immigration, including how parents and children navigate the acculturation process, how different cultural orientations affect behavior, and research methods on acculturation. Sections B and C focus on mental health issues common to Latinx, Asian, and Arab/Middle Eastern immigrants, and then more broadly across immigrant groups. Included here are a focus on depression, anxiety, and somatization, as well as alcohol abuse, insomnia, and issues for LGBTQ+ individuals. Pre- and post-migration stressors are discussed, as well as the effects of prejudice and bias, the mental health effects of religion and spirituality, and managing the demands of both work and family. Contributors from psychology, education, and social work provide different perspectives and identify opportunities for future research. Summarizes research on mental health issues common to immigrants Identifies prevalence of mental disorders among ethnic minorities in the United States Examines the impact of group-based discrimination on mental health Explores the impact of acculturation on mental health Reviews mental health issues specific to Latinx, Asian, and Middle Eastern immigrants Covers alcohol abuse, sleep, and other disorders across immigrant groups

Exploring the Health Perceptions and Health Experiences of First Generation Black Caribbean Immigrant Women in the U.S.
Exploring the Health Perceptions and Health Experiences of First Generation Black Caribbean Immigrant Women in the U.S.

Author: Daphene Francis

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781267656865

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Background: Caribbean immigrants have a steady history of migration to the U.S., however, their health experiences have not been well studied. Objective: This study is a retrospective exploration of the health perceptions and health experiences of first generation black Caribbean immigrant women during their transition from the Caribbean to the United States. Method: This study utilized a cross-sectional qualitative method. Eight female study participants born in Grenada were recruited from New York, Houston, Washington D.C. and Columbus, Ohio. Interviews were analyzed thematically per standard qualitative analysis techniques. Findings: Respondents expressed changes in their health views, with a steep increase in health awareness and reported experiences of discrimination from African Americans in the U.S. Implications: Health professionals need to understand the health experiences of Afro-Caribbean immigrants since professionals can influence the immigrant clients' health behaviors in the U.S.

An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Stigma and Acculturation on the Perception of Mental Illness in the Black Community
An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Stigma and Acculturation on the Perception of Mental Illness in the Black Community

Author: Louis Appiah-Kubi

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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Mental health stigma serves as a chronic barrier to help-seeking and in some cases exacerbates mental health conditions (SAMHSA, 2013). Researchers and clinicians have tried many different methods to reduce these negative attitudes. A popular and usually successful method is education on what mental illness is, its causes, prognosis, and the availability and effectiveness of treatment. Large scale educational efforts have not been adequate in addressing these issues. Therefore, studies are being tailored to find stereotypes within specific communities so as to come up with matching educational protocols (Corrigan & Penn, 2015). The current study explored attitudes among African Americans in comparison to Black immigrants concerning mental illness stigma and accessing mental health services and also examined the effect of acculturation on these attitudes. A convenience sample of African American and Black Immigrant adults completed a battery of inventories including the following: A demographic survey, The Community Attitudes toward the Mentally Ill scale (CAMI), and the Immigrant Bicultural or Multicultural Identity Scale (IBMI). All 68 participants completed the CAMI scale and the demographic survey, and the 44 immigrant participants completed the IBMI scale in addition. Findings indicated that African Americans were equally sympathetic and compassionate as Black immigrants but were more apprehensive of mental health care facilities being located in their neighborhoods. Also, Black immigrants who had lived in the U.S longer endorsed more positive attitudes than the recently immigrated.

Migration and Mental Health
Migration and Mental Health

Author: Dinesh Bhugra

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-12-02

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1139494007

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Human migration is a global phenomenon and is on the increase. It occurs as a result of 'push' factors (asylum, natural disaster), or as a result of 'pull' factors (seeking economic or educational improvement). Whatever the cause of the relocation, the outcome requires individuals to adjust to their new surroundings and cope with the stresses involved, and as a result, there is considerable potential for disruption to mental health. This volume explores all aspects of migration, on all scales, and its effect on mental health. It covers migration in the widest sense and does not limit itself to refugee studies. It covers issues specific to the elderly and the young, as well as providing practical tips for clinicians on how to improve their own cultural competence in the work setting. The book will be of interest to all mental health professionals and those involved in establishing health and social policy.

The Other African Americans
The Other African Americans

Author: Yoku Shaw-Taylor

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780742540880

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Despite their growing presence, research on Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants has been scant. The scarcity of writings on these "other" African Americans contributes to the invisibility of these groups. The objective of this project is to broaden our understanding of these other African Americans. A focus on intra-racial dynamics among African Americans is important because of the ever-growing diversity of America's black population. The Other African Americans is an edited volume of original research that provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families. Each chapter addresses a particular topical area covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants to the U.S. today.

Survival of the Knitted
Survival of the Knitted

Author: Vilna Bashi

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780804740906

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Using immigrants' own words, Bashi shows how immigrants organize social networks that offer mutual financial and emotional support and help an entire ethnic group navigate systems of socioeconomic stratification.

Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults
Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 0309309980

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Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Qualitative Inquiry in Clinical and Educational Settings
Qualitative Inquiry in Clinical and Educational Settings

Author: Danica G. Hays

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 1462502644

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This highly readable text demystifies the qualitative research process—and helps readers conceptualize their own studies—by organizing the different research paradigms and traditions into coherent clusters. Real-world examples and firsthand perspectives illustrate the research process; instructive exercises and activities build on each other so readers can develop their own proposals or reports as they work through the book. Provided are strategies for selecting a research topic, entering and exiting sites, and navigating the complexities of ethical issues and the researcher's role. Readers learn how to use a range of data collection methods—including observational strategies, interviewing, focus groups, e-mail and chat rooms, and arts-based media—and to manage, analyze, and report the resulting data. Useful pedagogical features include:*In-class and field activities to apply qualitative concepts.*Discussion questions, proposal development exercises, and reflexive journal activities.*Exemplary qualitative studies and two sample proposals.*Cautionary notes, or "Wild Cards," about possible research pitfalls.*Tables that summarize concepts and present helpful tips.