What is this study about?


Based on the findings of the 2019 Birmingham Suicide Prevention Strategy report commissioned by the Birmingham City Council, it was identified that Central and Eastern European communities in Birmingham exhibited higher rates of suicide compared to other nationalities. This finding has spurred the initiation of this research project, prompting proactive measures from Birmingham City Council's Public Health department and Centrala.

A survey regarding experiences of mental health and wellbeing services used by Central and Eastern Europeans in Birmingham.

The study is conducted with the support of Mental Health and Community Engagement Officer, Wioletta Brandys from Centrala. Its aim is to gain insights into mental health and wellbeing disparities and services that are valued by the community, in order to tailor service provision to better meet the needs of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) community.

What we are doing:

1- Researching what are the attitudes, beliefs and understanding of effectiveness of mental health and wellbeing services within the Central and Eastern European population in Birmingham?

2- Exploring knowledge and what experiences discourages the Central and Eastern European community engaging with mental health and wellbeing services.

3- In what ways can mental health services in Birmingham be customised to adequately address the needs of Central and Eastern European migrants?

What we want you to do now:

Participants are asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their experiences with mental health services in Birmingham. Questions cover awareness of mental health organisations, personal mental health difficulties, types of help received, satisfaction with services, barriers to seeking help.
We would like participants to provide additional feedback or share any relevant experiences encountered.

Who can participate:
You must be 18 years or older, and a resident of Birmingham, United Kingdom to participate.

What will happen next:

Over the next 12 months, we'll engage with these communities to pinpoint service gaps in Birmingham that may contribute to mental health challenges among CEE populations. We'll provide recommendations based on our findings. The outcomes of this survey will form part of a report, which will be published upon project completion and made available on the Centrala website.

How to access further information: We’ve developed a detailed information sheet, for those people who want to know more about the study. You can access it in full here: Participants Information Sheet If you are interested in taking part, please download a copy of the participant information sheet and retain this for your records before starting the survey. If you have any questions, please email Wioletta Brandys at wioletta@centrala-space.org.uk.


Disclaimer: We acknowledge that even thinking about mental health challenges can feel difficult for some individuals. Therefore please do stop your participation if you find it distressing. In case of any distress, please find some resources on what you can do and organisations you can reach for help here: What if I become distressed whilst taking part in this project? However, we understand that everyone's needs are different, so you will needs are different, so you will need to determine what is most helpful for you.

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