Exploring experiences of YP from BAME background in using CAMHS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring experiences of young people from an ethnic minority background in accessing and engaging with CAMHS.
IRAS ID
259111
Contact name
Catherine Wintermeyer
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 4 months, 2 days
Research summary
This thesis aims to explore how young people (YP) from an ethnic minority background experienced accessing and engaging with child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) for their mental health difficulties (MHD).
Research studies have found that there are inequalities in health services, particularly mental health services (MHS) for people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK. Many reports have discussed how important it is for services to better meet the needs of people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Studies providing this evidence in the UK have mainly been about adult services. It is therefore necessary that research is conducted with YP to examine experiences of YP from an ethnic minority background within CAMHS. Please see section A12 for more justification of why this research is necessary.
Using a qualitative methodology, this study aims to explore the experiences of adolescents from an ethnic minority background in accessing (i.e. the referral stage and initial contact) and engaging (i.e. attending appointments) with CAMHS.
Findings from this study will contribute towards the literature around this under-researched but important research area and this knowledge could also be used to help develop CAMHS.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NW/0321
Date of REC Opinion
4 Jun 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion