Too often, Black young people are misunderstood by services that rely on one-size-fits-all approaches. This book challenges the dominance of standardised models that overlook the cultural, social and structural factors shaping mental health experiences and outcomes.

Drawing on the voices and lived experiences of Ghanaian and Nigerian young people in the UK, Black Youth Mental Health in the UK offers a powerful reimagining of mental health care. Introducing the Intersectionality-Based Cultural Humility Analysis (IBCHA) framework, it presents a practical approach to delivering more equitable, inclusive and culturally responsive support. Through a rich blend of research, case studies and community engagement, it centres the experiences of young people navigating trauma, stigma, silence and institutional neglect, while highlighting the strengths found in faith, family and community.

IBCHA equips practitioners, educators and policymakers with practical tools to understand intersecting identities, adapt interventions and engage in reflexive, socially just practice. Each chapter contributes to a new vision for mental health care, rooted in humility, intersectionality and genuine partnership with those too often excluded from the design of care systems.

Clear, timely and deeply relevant, Black Youth Mental Health in the UK is essential reading for students, researchers and practitioners in psychology, counselling, social work, public health and education, as well as anyone committed to addressing structural inequalities in mental health services.