Presentation Information
[P-31-03]Mental Health Treatment Utilization of Immigrants from the Former Soviet Union
*Marie Ivantechenko1, Nelly Katsnelson2 (1.Albert Einstein College of Medicine(United States of America), 2.Montefiore Medical Center(United States of America))
Keywords:
treatment utilization,cultural factors,FSU immigrants
The prevalence of mental health problems among immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (FSU) is high, yet this population often underutilizes mental health services. This survey study aims to examine factors relating to mental health treatment utilization of FSU immigrants at Montefiore Einstein, focusing on those who seek specialized care (e.g., from psychiatrists, psychologists) versus non-specialized care (e.g., from primary care physicians). Participants are Russian-speaking FSU immigrants receiving treatment for depression or anxiety. Data collection is ongoing, so findings are not available at this time. By assessing immigration experiences, cultural values, mental health attitudes, and demographic factors, the study seeks to identify barriers to treatment utilization and better understand treatment-seeking behavior in this group. This study will provide key insights for developing culturally tailored interventions to increase mental health treatment utilization and improve outcomes for FSU immigrants.