This research explores barriers immigrants face in accessing mental health care in Canada. It identifies cultural isolation and mismatched therapeutic approaches as key challenges. The study advocates for culturally competent care, shifting responsibility to providers through ongoing learning and adaptation, to improve accessibility, trust, and outcomes for immigrant communities.

This research examines the gap between Kazakhstan’s language policy and practice. Despite efforts to promote Kazakh, Russian dominates key sectors, creating inequalities for Kazakh speakers. By analysing structural and historical factors, the work aims to inform more effective policies that balance national identity, linguistic inclusion, and equitable access to education and opportunity.

This research centers the voices of learning-disabled young people during the transition from school to adulthood. Using inclusive communication tools, it shows that when young people are directly asked about their goals, meaningful pathways emerge—challenging assumptions, reducing exclusion, and ensuring every future begins with choice.