International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)

Master of Sacred Theology, The University of Navarra, Spain

Publications

• Review Article   
  Faith-Integrated Behavioral Health Model for Immigrant and Minority Communities in the U. S.
  Author(s): Okeke Clement Chimezie*
  
  Background: Immigrant and minority communities in the United States experience disproportionately high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, driven by acculturative stress, discrimination, historical trauma, and systemic marginalization. Despite this urgent need, critical gaps prevent effective care delivery: severe mental health workforce shortages, cultural and linguistic barriers in conventional services, and the systematic exclusion of faith and spirituality as therapeutic resources despite their centrality in these populations' lives and healing traditions. Existing mental health infrastructure remains inadequate to address these disparities, necessitating innovative, culturally responsive models that leverage community assets while delivering evidence-based care. Aims: This study aimed to develop and pilot-test a Fai.. Read More»
  

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