Mental Health Practices for South Asian Cisgender Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in the United States

At present, little is known about best practices in mental health for cisgender South Asian women in the United States who experience domestic violence. The authors will review the diversity of South Asian communities, describe the prevalence of domestic violence and its impact on mental health, and explicate the myriad systems that serve as facilitators and barriers in help seeking within neocolonial contexts in which South Asians are minoritized and othered. We have collated the scant literature and provided concrete recommendations for best practices focused on connections, collectives, and communities to meet the diverse needs of South Asians in the United States while navigating the systems of care provided by South Asian domestic violence agencies and mental health services.