What is it about?
Immigrants and people who have a non-English language preference face unique challenges in receiving mental health care. In reviewing the literature, we found differences in care in many aspects of mental healthcare delivery for these two groups, ranging from involuntary treatment rates to symptom management. More research using standardized quality measures is needed to better characterize this difference in care.
Why is it important?
Our work highlights critical gaps in understanding the quality of mental health care for immigrants and those with non-English language preferences. This is timely as these populations are growing globally, and addressing disparities can improve care delivery. By identifying the need for standardized measures, we pave the way for future research to better define and reduce these differences in care.