Background Evidence regarding the presence and persistence of ethnic inequalities in
mental healthcare is well established. The reasons for these inequalities and lack of …

The stigma of men's mental illness has been described as having wide-reaching and
profound consequences beyond the condition [s] itself. Stigma negatively impacts men's …

Background Substance misuse among young people is one of the most public concerns in
global health. This study set out to explore treatment barriers and abstinence paradigm …

Objective Despite calls to increase the 'cultural competence'of health care providers, racially
minoritised people continue to experience a range of problems when it comes to health …

Aim Research has shown that experiences of psychosis can have a significant impact on an
individual's identity. Moreover, the way those who experience psychosis make sense of …

Substance use amongst people with schizophrenia is well‐established: up to 50% report
using illicit substances. The occurrence of both conditions can also induce people to …

The study sets out to gain an in-depth understanding of Black men's experiences of
psychosis and oppression. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), a …

The purpose of the study was to enrich our understanding of how personal and master
narratives 'met'in stories of individuals who experienced schizophrenia. Qualitative, in-depth …

Objective: To investigate which factors and processes facilitated disengagement from mental
health services (MHS). Method: The study adapted the narrative approach to the life stories …

Inequities in mental health care are often generated by structural barriers (for example,
health policies) and subjective barriers (for example, attitudes towards mental health), which …