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2. Conversations between anthropology and psychiatry: drawing out the best from interdisciplinarity in global mental health.
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Rosso Buckton, Amanda
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ANTHROPOLOGISTS ,PSYCHIATRISTS ,SOCIAL scientists ,ANTHROPOLOGY ,PSYCHIATRIC research ,PSYCHOLOGY ,ETHNOLOGY ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,MENTAL health ,PSYCHIATRY ,WORLD health - Abstract
Objectives: Conversations between anthropologists and psychiatrists have led to new theoretical trajectories, research agendas and clinical practices as social scientists and medical practitioners forged new understandings about the interaction of culture, personhood and illness. However, the demands of global mental health, coupled with health service provision requirements, mean that mental health interventions set up with the best intentions can fail to take into account the knowledge and expertise that social sciences can contribute to a programme's success. In this paper, I reflect on conversations between an anthropologist and mental health professionals in direct reference to data analysis of an AusAID mental health capacity-building programme undertaken in the Pacific region.Conclusions: Social and cultural perspectives embedded within programmes can provide richer, more contextualised interventions. In drawing on the combined expertise of anthropology and psychiatry, new taken-for-granted reference points embedding cultural approaches form the basis for delivery of global mental health programmes. These perspectives include: Locating mental health programmes within development critiques. Situating the subjects of development within contextualised settings, acknowledging and respecting local knowledge, understandings and practices. A focus on interdisciplinarity as the basis for future practice in global mental health projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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3. Reflections on Aboriginal perinatal mental health, mothers, babies, families and community: A South Australian trainee's experience.
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Laddipeerla, Aparna, Alexander, Jacob, and Lattanzio, Adriana
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MOTHERS ,PERINATAL care ,PSYCHIATRISTS ,ABORIGINAL Australian women ,MOTHER-child relationship ,PSYCHOLOGY ,TRAINING ,MENTAL health - Abstract
Objective: This paper explores novel training opportunities that the Expanded Setting Training Program (ESTP) provides for advanced psychiatry trainees. It is a reflection of a trainee's learning experiences during a year-long posting in Aboriginal Perinatal Mental Health, working alongside the Aboriginal Family Birthing Program, coupled with reflection and supervision.Conclusions: ESTP provided a fertile area to hone an advanced trainee's skills in the niche areas of Aboriginal mental health, perinatal mental health, culture and psychiatry. In addition, it provided skills in the area of leadership, health advocacy and the establishment and maintenance of successful programs in disadvantaged, culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The ESTP Aboriginal Mental Health rotation provides a unique experience for training, and the learning opportunities are limited only by the creativity of the trainee and supervisor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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4. New Zealand psychiatrists views on global features of ICD-10 and DSM-IV.
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Mellsop, Graham, Dutu, Gaelle, and Robinson, Gail
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MENTAL health , *PSYCHIATRISTS , *PROGNOSIS , *SURVEYS , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *MENTAL health personnel , *CLASSIFICATION , *PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Objective: The present accepted classificatory systems (ICD-10 and DSM-IV) represent the culmination of 100 years of post-Kraepelinian evolution. The present paper reports on a study to ascertain the views of New Zealand psychiatrists on their requirements of a classificatory system, and their opinions on those currently in use. Method: An anonymous postal survey of 542 psychiatrists and trainees was undertaken in New Zealand. Results: A total of 235 questionnaires were returned, completed. New Zealand psychiatrists primarily use DSM-IV and do so because that is what they were taught on. They make relatively limited use of the multiaxiality. The purposes of classificatory systems that they value most highly are reliable interclinician communication, and to inform patient management planning. The two purposes they valued least were usefulness for a national statistical base, or to indicate prognosis. Conclusions: New Zealand psychiatrists' views are consistent with some of the stated objectives of ICD-10 and DSM-IV, but there is significant diversity in the former and over-ambition in the latter, with much to be resolved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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5. An interdisciplinary course for trainee psychiatrists: feedback and implications.
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Chur-Hansen, Anna, Koopowitz, Leslie, Jureidini, Jon, Abhary, Sotoodeh, and McLean, Steve
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PSYCHIATRISTS ,PSYCHIATRY education ,STUDY & teaching of medicine ,MENTAL health personnel ,MENTAL health - Abstract
Objective: To describe a course for trainee psychiatrists, designed to encourage critical thinking within an interdisciplinary framework. Trainees’ responses to the course, and the implications of these for teaching, learning and clinical practice, are considered. Method: Trainees were interviewed, and their responses subjected to content analysis. Results: To some extent, the course appears to have met its objectives. However, some trainees found parts of the course content threatening, and reported negative perceptions of teaching staff and the process of critical appraisal. Conclusions: Challenging taken for granted beliefs in psychiatry is a fundamental skill, which should be fostered in trainee psychiatrists if the profession is to move forwards as an intellectual and clinical discipline. The lessons learned from the course we describe may be useful to others who wish to pursue integrated, interdisciplinary teaching methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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6. Alfred A. Strauss: Pioneer in Learning Disabilities.
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Cruickshank, William M. and Hallahan, Daniel P.
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JEWISH scholars ,PSYCHIATRISTS ,PSYCHOLOGISTS ,NEUROPSYCHIATRY ,PSYCHIATRIC research ,PSYCHOLOGY ,MENTAL health ,CHILD psychology - Abstract
The article focuses on the life and works of Jewish scholar Alfred A. Strauss, a pioneer in the field of studies on learning disabilities. Strauss had an experience which drew him closer to the area of mental retardation. He was interested in the area of habilitation and prepared a work "How to Recognize and Treat the Severest Forms of Mental Deficiency." The promising career of Strauss in neuropsychiatry was interrupted when dictator of Germany Adolf Hitler's rise to power prompted him to leave for Spain. He served as a guest professor at the University of Barcelona and confounded for the Catalonian government Spain's first governmental and private child guidance centers. Strauss became the director of Child Care at the Training School where he served until ill health made him resign. Before his death in Chicago on October 27, 1957, he contributed significantly as special lecturer at Wayne State University.
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- 1973
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