Culture, identity and mental health - Karim Mitha
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What happens when we lose our sense of belonging? Interdisciplinary researcher Karim Mitha thinks joining a club or getting involved in a community can be a great way to support our mental health and also help us feel part of something. Science communications student Tremaine Billham talks to Karim Mitha about his research into acculturation, Islamophobia and depression. Related links: Karim Mitha Feeling Good app Berry, J.W., 1997. Immigration, acculturation, and adaptation. Applied psychology, 46(1), pp.5-34.
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