The model isn’t made for us: Ghanaian and Nigerian youths’ experiences in London’s mental health system: a qualitative study
The study highlights the need for a shift from cultural competence to cultural humility in mental healthcare. Addressing systemic barriers requires integrating cultural humility in practitioner training, adapting care models to accommodate diverse experiences, and fostering inclusive mental health policies. These findings advocate for rethinking mental health service delivery to ensure equitable and effective care for Ghanaian, Nigerian and diverse youth in London.
Authors
- Anthony Isiwele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4956-2410)
- Gillian Stokes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5000-784X)
- Carol Rivas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0316-8090)
Institutions
- Energy Institute (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ethnicity and Health
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2025.2511631
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.31
Funders
- University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre