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Advancing social and emotional well-being in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: Clinicians' reflections.

Authors :
Balaratnasingam, Sivasankaran
Chapman, Murray
Chong, Derek
Hunter, Ernest
Lee, Jason
Little, Carolyn
Mulholland, Kim
Parker, Robert
Watson, Marshall
Janca, Aleksandar
Source :
Australasian Psychiatry. Aug2019, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p348-351. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

<bold>Objective: </bold>An expert reference group met on four occasions to consider ways forward in terms of Indigenous mental health. This paper summarises the discussion and recommendations.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>While the negative effects of colonisation and trans-generational trauma continue, we propose renewed emphasis on improving access, cultural orientation and trauma-informed care, and a focus on the needs of young Indigenous Australians. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10398562
Volume :
27
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australasian Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137659450
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856218789765