Desi men in Birmingham face unique challenges around mental health, shaped by cultural barriers, economic pressures, and a lack of tailored services.
Key Statistics:
· 1 in 4 South Asian men experience a mental health problem each year.
· South Asian men are 35% less likely to access NHS Talking Therapies than White men.
· Cultural stigma is the number one barrier to seeking help.
· Only 6.5% of Asian adults with probable mental health conditions accessed NHS therapy.