Publications by authors named "Niara J Carrenard"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the mental health crisis in Haiti due to drug trafficking, violence, and political instability, comparing experiences between Haitian communities in Haiti and the U.S.
- Focus groups with 28 participants revealed key stressors like violence, unemployment, and family separation, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
- Effective coping strategies identified included peer support, leisure activities, and spirituality, while barriers to mental health care were marked by stigma and lack of resources.
Background: Transnational drug trafficking, political unrest, gang violence, and paramilitarism, which are pervasive in Haiti, have resulted in a mental health crisis for the broader Haitian community. This study explores the mental well-being of Haitians in Haiti and the United States by identifying barriers and facilitators to mental health through the lived experiences of men and women.
Method: Four Focus group discussions conducted in April and November 2023 engaged 28 participants (20 women and eight men) aged between 23 and 60 years from locations in Haiti (Port-au-Prince, Cite Soleil, Cayes, Cap-Haitien, Saint-Marc) and the United States.