Mental Health in Arab Americans: Prevention and Interventions

Hakim-Larson, Julie; Hinch, Clare; Kandasamy, Abirami R.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28360-4_11

Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Arab Americans 2023

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28360-4_11

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Mental Health in Arab Americans: Prevention and Interventions

Julie Hakim-Larson,

Clare Hinch,

Abirami R. Kandasamy

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Mental Health Attitudes and Perspectives of Arab Americans: Exploring Preferred Mental Health Resources, Perceived Barriers to Treatment, and Telemental Health

Kidess,

Browning,

Oska

et al. 2024

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Purpose Arab Americans experience higher rates of mental illness and lower rates of treatment compared to the general population. While some factors leading to this disparity have been proposed, data in the literature remains lacking. This study aims to explore the mental health perspectives of Arab Americans living in Southeastern Michigan regarding barriers to mental health treatment, treatment resource preferences and telemental health preferences. Design/methodology/approach Responses were collected through an anonymous bilingual Qualtrics survey from both Arab and non-Arab participants (n = 294, ages 18+) in Southeastern Michigan. Participants’ perceptions regarding mental health barriers, resource preferences and telemental health were assessed. Comparisons were performed between Arabs and non-Arabs, and among Arabs. Findings Compared to non-Arabs, Arabs were less likely to seek mental health treatment from a therapist or a primary care provider and were more likely to not seek treatment. Arabs were more likely than non-Arabs to list fear of being called crazy by others and cultural barriers. With regards to preferences on telemental health utilization, no significant differences between Arab and non-Arab participants were found. Originality/value The results provide insights into Arab-American mental health perspectives, especially pertaining to mental health barriers, resources and telemental health preferences, adding a novel perspective on the mental health preferences of Arab-American subgroups, especially regarding gender and age differences. This study highlights the Arab-American population as a nuanced and diverse group, emphasizing the importance of future studies to show a more complete picture of Arab-American mental health.

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Mental Health Attitudes and Perspectives of Arab Americans: Exploring Preferred Mental Health Resources, Perceived Barriers to Treatment, and Telemental Health

Kidess,

Browning,

Oska

et al. 2024

IJMHSC

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Culturally responsive modifications to Gottman's Seven Principles Program for Arab American Adults: A feasibility study

Almalki,

Ganong

2024

Family Relations

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ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of implementing a culturally responsive version of Gottman's Seven Principles relationship education program in a community‐based setting for married Arab American adults.BackgroundTo provide high‐quality couple and relationship education, it is necessary to acknowledge the population's needs and cultural backgrounds. One ethnic minority group that needs special attention is the Arab American community, which shares protective factors in terms of family support, religious beliefs, resiliency, and collectivist culture.MethodWe adapted Gottman's Seven Principles Program and conducted a qualitative feasibility study to examine recruitment capability, program acceptability, demand, and participant response among 16 Arab American married adults.ResultsThe results emphasize the vital role that thoughtful cultural and linguistic program adaptation played in increasing the acceptability and engagement of Arab American participants. However, results identified the ongoing stigma in Arab American communities against overtly seeking help for marital issues.ConclusionThis feasibility study provides helpful methodological and practical guidance to inform the design of larger scale randomized trials examining the efficacy of culturally responsive marriage education programs.ImplicationsThis study outlined actionable strategies, adaptations, venues, and communication channels to reduce barriers and optimize the delivery of marriage education to Arab American couples and families.

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Mental Health in Arab Americans: Prevention and Interventions

Cited by 2 publications

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Mental Health Attitudes and Perspectives of Arab Americans: Exploring Preferred Mental Health Resources, Perceived Barriers to Treatment, and Telemental Health

Mental Health Attitudes and Perspectives of Arab Americans: Exploring Preferred Mental Health Resources, Perceived Barriers to Treatment, and Telemental Health

Culturally responsive modifications to Gottman's Seven Principles Program for Arab American Adults: A feasibility study

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