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March 19, 2026International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry1 citationsOpen Access

Symptoms of Mood Disturbance and Depression Diagnosis Among South Asian Home Care Clients in Ontario, Canada: Evidence of Under‐Detection of Mental Health Needs

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PBPriyamadhaba BeheraNGNavjot GillHSHeebah Sultan

Key Points

  • The aim is to examine the recognition of depression within South Asian home care clients.
  • Analysis of mood disturbances in South Asian home care clients
  • Assessment of cultural competence and stigma influencing detection
  • Comparison of prevalence rates of mood disturbance and diagnosed depression
  • Depression is frequently under-recognized in this population
  • Prevalence of mood disturbances is significant but often goes untreated
  • Cultural factors contribute to stigma, affecting detection and treatment

Abstract

Depression is under-recognized among South Asian home care clients in Ontario, Canada, despite a similar prevalence of mood disturbance. Addressing cultural competence and stigma is crucial for improving the detection and treatment of depression in this population.

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Behera et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb92ae496e729e629801eahttps://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70201
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