Improving Access to Anxiety Therapy for English-Speaking Communities in Québec

Title: Improving Access to Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Related Problems for English-Speaking Communities in Quebec: A Scoping Review of Adaptations and Delivery Models in Linguistic Minority Contexts

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in Québec and Canada, affecting one in three people during their lifetime. If left untreated, anxiety can interfere with work, school, relationships, and physical health. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective, evidence-based treatment for anxiety, but many English-speaking Quebecers face language barriers that limit access to these services, especially outside major urban centres.

This project will examine how CBT for anxiety has been adapted in different countries to better support people who speak a minority language within their healthcare system. Researchers will conduct a scoping review to identify strategies such as translated materials, culturally adapted resources, bilingual therapists, and telehealth services.

The findings will help identify practical approaches that could improve access to quality mental health care for English-speaking communities in Québec, particularly in regions with limited English-language services. Results will be shared through a scientific publication, an infographic, and a policy brief.

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