Sarcouncil Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies

Abstract: Mental health and sexual well-being are closely interconnected dimensions of overall health, yet they are frequently addressed through fragmented and discipline-specific treatment approaches, particularly within culturally diverse communities. This study examines integrative treatment planning models that simultaneously address mental health and sexual well-being and evaluates their relevance, effectiveness, and cultural responsiveness in community-based settings. Using a mixed-methods, cross-sectional design, quantitative data were collected from adult service users receiving either integrative or fragmented care, alongside qualitative insights from mental health practitioners. Mental health outcomes, sexual well-being indicators, and integrative treatment planning parameters were assessed using standardized measures and multivariate analytical techniques. The results indicate that integrative treatment planning is associated with lower psychological distress, higher psychological well-being, and significantly improved sexual satisfaction, self-efficacy, and relational intimacy. Practitioner cultural competence and the explicit inclusion of sexual well-being goals emerged as key predictors of positive outcomes, while stigma and service accessibility moderated treatment effectiveness. Visual synthesis through multidimensional and interaction-based analyses further highlighted the synergistic role of integration and cultural competence. The findings support integrative, culturally responsive treatment planning as a critical framework for enhancing mental health and sexual well-being outcomes and for promoting equity in diverse community mental health services.