Résumés
Résumé
Il est essentiel d’assurer une prise en charge culturellement sensible aux besoins de santé mentale des immigrants. L’adaptation des soins en contexte migratoire est vitale afin d’éviter des évaluations et des interventions pouvant nuire à la santé mentale des populations immigrantes. Ce présent article synthétise les défis caractérisant l’accès aux soins de santé mentale selon le point de vue des usagers immigrants. Il vise à mettre l’accent sur les obstacles et les facteurs qui exercent un impact décisif sur le recours de cette clientèle à ces soins.
Mots-clés :
- immigrants,
- perceptions,
- santé mentale,
- psychothérapie,
- transculturel,
- obstacles aux soins
Abstract
It is essential to ensure culturally sensitive care for the mental health needs of immigrants. Adaptation of care in a migratory context is vital in order to avoid evaluations and interventions that may affect the mental health of immigrant populations. This article summarizes the challenges characterizing access to care from the point of view of immigrant users. It aims to highlight the barriers and factors that have a decisive impact on this clientele’s use of conventional mental health care.
Keywords:
- immigrants,
- perceptions,
- mental health,
- psychotherapy,
- transcultural,
- barriers to care
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