To be able to approach the topic of mental health, and deal with these challenges in a healthy way, it is important to understand the relationship between culture and mental health, especially as it pertains to underrepresented groups.
This article offers 4 ways in which culture can impact mental health:
- Cultural stigma - in certain cultures there is stigma around mental health, thus creating a barrier to addressing the issue.
- Understanding symptoms - culture can impact how someone describes their symptoms.
- Community support - since mental health sometimes has a stigma attached to it in certain cultures, community support may be limited.
- Resources - in some circumstances and cultures, it can be hard to find proper resources
All these factors are extremely important to consider when addressing mental health issues with underrepresented communities.
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2019/07/four-ways-culture-impacts-mental-health/