AimsPersistent inequalities exist in how individuals from minority ethnic groups access
mental health care. A failure to investigate how these inequalities are experienced and what …

There is consistent evidence that members of the black Caribbean population in the UK are
more likely to have coercive relationships with mental health services, typified by high levels …

Background Much research attention has been given to the high rates of psychosis
diagnosed in the Black community. However, little has been heard about possible reasons …

BackgroundPrevious research has found that African–Caribbean and Black African patients
are likely to come into contact with mental health services via more negative routes, when …

Objective To explore the differences in access to, and outcomes of, psychological therapy for
different ethnic groups across a South London Mental Health Trust. Method This study used …

Background The incidence of psychotic disorders is elevated in some minority ethnic
populations. However, we know little about the outcome of psychoses in these populations …

Background As part of a national programme to tackle ethnic inequalities, we conducted a
systematic review and meta-analysis of research on ethnic inequalities in pathways to care …

Background There are concerns that ethnic minority patients are over-represented in
inpatient mental health settings, but under-utilise community services. This study aims to …

Ethnic inequalities in the experiences and outcomes of severe mental illness are well
established. These include a higher incidence of severe mental illnesses (psychoses) …

With effective mental health care identified as a prerequisite for good general health care
(Prince et al., 2007), tailoring of treatments offers great potential to provide better-planned …