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Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access to mental health services

Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access to mental health services

Update: 2025-10-09
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The people behind a new mental health initiative directed at Wellington's Asian community say language and cultural barriers are limiting the community's access to mental health services. They say stigma, a lack of cultural awareness and the fear of an invasion of privacy is causing many Asian people to wait until they reach crisis point before they ask for help. Bill Hickman reports.
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Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access to mental health services

Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access to mental health services