The statistics by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) 2017 revealed that 1 in 4 of the UK population will experience depression. Many South Asian communities regard depression as taboo, something that is brushed under the carpet. It is often hidden from family and friends to elude the image of a perfect family. A report …
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08 Jan 2018 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Domestic Violence: “Why does she not just leave him?”
Have you ever wondered “why doesn’t she leave him?” Domestic violence is indiscriminate and can affect anyone of any race and class. The Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) states 1.2 million women aged 15-59 have experienced domestic violence in the year ending of March 2017, as well as 713,000 men in that same …
29 Sep 2016 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
It’s Time We Broke the Silence on Mental Health Among South Asians
Poor mental health is normally regarded as something that affects individuals. But sometimes it can help to take a step back and look at what may be troubling the minds of particular groups in our society. There’s growing evidence that a combination of social pressures are creating overwhelming challenges for some people in the South …
09 Jan 2013 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Diabetes and South Asians
“People with South Asian roots are up to six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to their white European counterparts.” This is a widely cited statistic when discussing health inequalities amongst BAMER communities in the UK. It is an alarming figure: and many studies have been looking into why this is the …