Working towards promoting positive mental health and well‐being for older people from BME communities

Abstract

This article identifies some of the key issues that need to be considered when trying to promote positive mental health and well‐being for older people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. The authors say that while developing a cultural understanding is important for providing good care for BME elders, it is also important to recognise that a number of structural or organisational issues that go beyond language or culture can affect health and access to health. The article also promotes the significant role of voluntary sector organisations in developing culturally appropriate mental health promotion services for BME elders.

Citation

Tribe, R., Lane, P. and Heasum, S. (2009), "Working towards promoting positive mental health and well‐being for older people from BME communities", Working with Older People, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 35-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/13663666200900009