1. Diversity in Mental Health by EYST

2. Aim Gain knowledge of the Black Minority Ethnic community’s needs
Explore cultural differences and respecting diversity
Have an understanding of discrimination and inequality experienced by different BME groups accessing services

3. Quiz

4. 7.9%
60%
40%
10%
15%
4.4%
HOW MULTICULTURAL is Wales – what percentage of ethnic minorities live in Wales

5. How Many different languages are spoken in Wales?17 38 5 25 90

6. How much of the world’s refugees live in UK?
12% 1% 8% 7%
20%

7. How much of Wales population is Asylum seekers
10%
0.1% 2%
15%

8. Where does UK rate in accepting Asylum seekers

9. What is the largest ethnic minority community in Wales
Polish
Chinese
Bangladeshi
Pakistani
Indian

10. How many children from ethnic minority families live below the poverty line5%
10%
40%
70%
25%

11. What percentage of school age pupils are from ethnic minority background in Swansea
35%
25% 3%
10%
12%

12. Benefits of a diverse population
Adds fresh skills/ experiences to communities & societies
Mainstream community can experience things from outside their culture (food/ festivals/ ideas)
Young people learn and respect other cultures and communities and become part of global community

13. Different Cultures bring
Belief
Religion
Language
Traditions
Patterns of communication
Family structures
Attitudes towards elders
Music
Dance
Dress
Community

14. Cultures change, people change.
The younger members of a cultural community will not necessarily have the same views or values as their older peers.

15. Respecting differences
Diversity
Respecting differences

16. Prejudice
Prejudgement
Stereotyping
Shared group traits
Discrimination
The way we act

18. Terminology Acceptable Not Acceptable Coloured Black Half caste Chinky
Nigger
Chinky
Paki
Gypo
Asian
Oriental

19. Racism
A Factor for Disengagement... “…ethnic minority young people disengaged from education as a result of racism.”

20. Effects of discrimination
Alienates victims
Isolation/ depression/ mental health issues/ self harm
No sense of belonging
Identity issues
Group who have been discriminated against may lose confidence in society
Legal implications

21. The impact of Racism on Health
Research shows that there are significant links between experiences of racism and discrimination and poor physical and mental health, reduced productivity and reduced life expectancy. Racism also prevents social and economic participation which can in turn cause social exclusion and entrench disadvantage, sometimes for generations.

22. Racism remains a “significant issue” in Wales with the recession fuelling a culture of blame, according to a new report. When racism is occurring, victims are not reporting or challenging it, but instead changing their behaviours, language and clothing to “fit in”.
Muslim girls and women in particular reported their head scarves being pulled off and people calling them names because of their religion. A “significant proportion” of people experienced racism in the street from people driving or walking past them, while others said they experienced it outside the school gates, in shops, on public transport and even at places of worship.

23. Allowing ‘jokes’ or ‘banter’ about someone’s skin colour, nationality, religion or culture creates a society where that behaviour is deemed acceptable and paves the way for ridicule, name calling, exclusion and more serious forms of racism like violence and murder.

24. Engaging BME communities into Mental health services
BME Youth
Identity
Alienated by
family &
comm.
Izzah
Street Culture
(Drugs/ Alcohol/ peer pressure)
Mental Health /Spirit possession (jinn) ,
Black Magic
Threat of /to
Marriage

25. Barriers may include:
Lack of accessible information or culturally appropriate services
Language barriers and misunderstanding about for example medical terms.
Poor experience of health and social care services and professionals that are not culturally sensitive or aware
Stigma surrounding particular types of ill health and disability. Differing views and attitudes among the health and social care worker and the person needing care could impact upon treatment and support given.

26. Removing :-
By creating the right services means that, as providers need to understand the demographics of the community we serve. And that includes profiling BME and other marginalised groups that have been labelled as ‘hard to reach’.

27. Increased the BME representation in our workforce
Established partnership-style working relationships with local BME groups, which allow ideas and experiences to be exchanged.
Ensure BME communities have formal representation on our governing body.
Increased the BME representation in our workforce

28. Engage in outreach, via voluntary and other third sector organisations, to ensure we stay tuned in to what’s going on in hard-to-reach communities and keep up to date with changing BME demographics in the local population

29. patient stories shared at training or review sessions highlighting patient experience

30. & more costly for the health providers in long run
Reluctance to access services may result in mental health problems becoming more severe before diagnosis, treatment and support is obtained.
& more costly for the health providers in long run
Lets try to engage early….

31. Do not be judgemental
Show empathy to all
Treat everyone individually
Seek expert advice for support
Be culturally sensitive

32. What is it all about?
It is about recognising and respecting difference and the diversity that exists within society
It is about providing quality services and fair opportunities for all

33. Thank You EYST Unit B, 11 St Helens road Swansea SA1 4AB