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QuizMultiple Choice

Case Study: Southeast Asian Refugee Crisis

Question 6 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What prevented many Southeast Asian refugees in the US from seeking mental health care?

Answer
A
the belief that mental health issues could be resolved without professional intervention
B
the perception that mental health issues were nonexistent among refugees
C
the assumption that only severe mental disorders require professional help
D
the stigma around mental health along with language and financial barriers

Explanation

Many Southeast Asian refugees faced several obstacles to getting mental health care: stigma could make it difficult to discuss emotional distress, while language differences and financial barriers made services harder to access. The combined barriers are described in choice D. The other choices mention beliefs about mental illness but leave out these practical obstacles.

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