Dr Edith Botchway-Commey and Dr Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu | African Migrants and Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviours - S3E12

In this insightful discussion, Dr. T hosts two remarkable guests, Dr. Edith Botchway-Commey and Dr. Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, who bring their extensive expertise to the table. Dr. Edith, a passionate neuropsychology researcher from Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, and Dr. Levi, a senior lecturer and academic lead in rural health at Western Sydney University, delve into the mental health experiences of first-generation voluntary African migrants.

The episode explores the motivations behind their systematic review, which investigates mental health challenges, help-seeking behaviours, and the impact of cultural and systemic factors on African migrants.The guests also emphasise the need for culturally sensitive community services and advocate for continued dialogue and education within both migrant and local communities.

Tune in to discover how these dedicated researchers are paving the way for better mental health outcomes and fostering a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by African migrants worldwide.

Article: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0298634 

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