Understanding depression symptom heterogeneity in South Asian minority groups: systematic scoping review

Rose Rickford; Mel Ramasawmy; Rachel R. R. Francois-Walcott; Andrea Martinez; Madiha Sajid; Odelia Obasoyen; Areeba Shahab; Firoza Davies; Hannah Frith; Paul Gill; Hameed Khan; Amy Ronaldson; Tanveer Siyan; Lydia Poole

doi:10.1192/bjp.2026.10539

March 10, 2026The British Journal of PsychiatryOpen Access

Understanding depression symptom heterogeneity in South Asian minority groups: systematic scoping review

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The aim is to explore how current diagnostic criteria may overlook depression symptoms in South Asian minority groups.
Conducted a systematic scoping review of relevant literature.
Analyzed existing research on depression symptoms in South Asian populations.
Identified gaps in diagnostic criteria related to cultural factors.
Found significant symptom heterogeneity among South Asian individuals.
Highlighted inadequacies in current diagnostic criteria for capturing diverse symptoms.
Suggests a need for improved interventions that recognize cultural contexts.

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Systematic scoping review reveals missed intervention opportunities for South Asian individuals with depression, indicating a need for tailored approaches.

Abstract

Current diagnostic criteria for depression might not capture symptoms of some South Asian individuals, which may cause missed opportunities for intervention.

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Rickford et al. (2026) studied this question.

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