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A Literature Review of Mental Health Perceptions and Help-seeking Behavior in Somali Communities in Western Europe

2026-02-11

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Aim: This qualitative literature review examines Somali perceptions of mental health and illness in Western Europe, focusing on how cultural, religious, and biomedical frameworks intersect to shape experiences and help-seeking behaviors. <h4>Method:</h4> Using a narrative literature review, we analyzed 11 qualitative studies from Scandinavia and Western Europe. <h4>Results:</h4> Finding...

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Literature Corpus work: bbc528f8-d7da-52c8-a77f-e62f94c30770
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7716329/v1

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