Jay Patel

Differences in barriers to accessing mental health treatment among Asian Indians from first and later generations in the U.S.

Started Jan. 26, 2023

Abstract or project description

This project is a research paper describing the state of the literature on barriers to accessing mental health treatment among Asian Indians in the U.S. based on existing evidence. Focus is placed on how generational status can influence mental health symptoms and perceived barriers to accessing treatment. A demonstration using sample data is provided to build statistical skills in exploratory and inferential statistics that can be applied for a future research study.