Factors affecting migrants from South Asia and Pakistan to deal with mental illness include reluctance to talk about mental issues and a variety of delusions that make access to treatment even more difficult. Adelaide-based GP Dr Fatima Syeda is speaking on the subject. Find out the details in this podcast.
According to Dr Fatima Syed, dealing with mental and mental issues faces several challenges for migrants from South Asia and Pakistan. Shame and hesitation in talking about outdated traditions and mental problems are common, leading people to hide their difficulties and shy away from treatment.
Dr. Fatima says that various hallucinations and misconceptions also hinder the path to treatment, which makes it difficult to access treatment.
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