Background
There is a much higher prevalence of psychosis spectrum disorders in ethnic minority populations, specifically in Black Caribbean and Black African populations in England: the 2014 prevalence report found >4xs greater prevalence of psychosis in Black men (3.2%). This elevated prevalence is particularly pronounced in people of Black Caribbean descent. Unmet treatment needs are 7xs higher in people with psychosis compared with the rest of the population; mental health care pathways are fraught for Black populations, and disproportionately involve the police.
Selecting potential interventions
To select the key interventions in each topic area, a co-produced prioritisation exercise with local ARCs, Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), patient groups, and provider organisations will be conducted.
How the project could be measured
Researchers will use a number of clinical and implementation outcome measures to measure the impact of the project:
• Number of people from ethnic minority communities accessing mental health services
• Extent to which champions from ethnic minority communities are involved in the community engagement system
• Acceptability of the intervention for service users and service providers
• Number of staff trained in delivering culturally acceptable psychological services.
• Number of linkages from mental health trusts to community centres and charities.
Planned impact
Increased access to mental healthcare service systems for people from ethnic minority communities.