BME communities face 'cultural taboo' over mental health Charities said expectations on how to behave and family honour stopped some women speaking out.
Figures show white British people are accessing more help while BME women are most likely to have a mental condition.
Campaigner Asha Iqbal said fears of shaming the family and not being the "perfect wife" made her anxiety worse.
Latest NHS figures show a white person with mental health issues is twice as likely to be receiving treatment than someone from an Asian or black background.
The statistics also show women from such backgrounds were most likely to experience a mental health disorder. BBC News
Figures show white British people are accessing more help while BME women are most likely to have a mental condition.
Campaigner Asha Iqbal said fears of shaming the family and not being the "perfect wife" made her anxiety worse.
Latest NHS figures show a white person with mental health issues is twice as likely to be receiving treatment than someone from an Asian or black background.
The statistics also show women from such backgrounds were most likely to experience a mental health disorder. BBC News
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