’Black ethnic minority’ men and Primary mental health engagement 2
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Primary pathways in mental health engagement and British men in the ‘Black ethnic minority’ group - A social constructivist perspective
IRAS ID
117919
Contact name
Annique AA Clopon
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
City University London
Research summary
This study is interested in the experience of engaging in and facilitating primary care psychological intervention in light of past research and discourses surrounding engagement in mental health services in relation to men in the ‘black ethnic minority group’. Through looking at past research such as Bhui et al (2012) and a study from the centre for mental health (2002) and Oliffe (2008). It has emerged that men and black men are less likely to engage in mental health services on a primary level. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme is a great initiative widening access to psychological intervention. This research aims to find more ways of doing this from service users and mental health practitioners. The implications for Counselling Psychology holistic philosophy will be considered in light of public health inequalities and well-being.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EM/0079
Date of REC Opinion
17 Mar 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion