Considering culture in the psychiatric assessment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Wand, Anne; Eades, Sandra; Corr, Melissa J

doi:10.5172/jamh.9.1.36

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“…For many Aboriginal people, mental health is conceptualized within a holistic framework known as SEWB (Wand, Eades, & Corr, 2010). As a multifaceted framework of health, SEWB moves beyond an individualized focus, emphasizing the significance of balance in relation to culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, community, and connection to the land in the maintenance of mental health and well-being (Zubrick et al, 2010).…”

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Assessing the Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Functioning, and Social/Emotional Well-Being Needs of Aboriginal Prisoners in Australia

Ogloff

Pfeifer

Shepherd

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Journal of Correctional Health Care

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This study sought to identify the incidence of mental illness, substance misuse, and cognitive impairment among a representative cohort of 123 Aboriginal people in custody in Australia. In addition, the study measured levels of social and emotional well-being (SEWB) and considered the interrelationship of mental health issues, SEWB, and unmet needs. Both male and female Aboriginal prisoners were found to have high rates of mental health, substance abuse, and cognitive functioning needs that were heavily contextualized within perceptions of their own SEWB. Findings provide important information with regard to the specific needs of Aboriginal people in custody. Implications for the development and implementation of effective, culturally themed best practice programming for this population are discussed.

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Assessing the Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Functioning, and Social/Emotional Well-Being Needs of Aboriginal Prisoners in Australia

Ogloff

Pfeifer

Shepherd

et al. 2017

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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“…From this followed an invitation to write guidelines for the NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training on the psychiatric assessment of Indigenous peoples. 7 This was a useful way to summarize and combine both theoretical knowledge and clinical experience.…”

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Undertaking a Fellowship in Indigenous Mental Health

Wand

2009

Australas Psychiatry

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“…Most Aboriginal communities have at least one Aboriginal health worker (AHW). Forming a collaborative relationship with AHWs may help nurses establish trust and cross-cultural communication, minimize acts that are culturally offensive, and facilitate the delivery of culturally competent care (Wand, Eades, & Corrs, 2010). Furthermore, the inclusion of traditional healers, the Ngangkari, in treatment provides a respectful and flexible approach to engaging Aboriginal clients and communities in mental health care.…”

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Contextualizing Mental Health Nursing Encounters in Australian Remote Aboriginal Communities: Part 2, Client Encounters and Interviews

Trueman

2013

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Knowledge of the history and oppression of Australian Aboriginal people and of their culture, beliefs, and customs is essential to the delivery of culturally competent mental health services. Before an encounter with a client occurs, there is a depth of information needed to facilitate the nurse's ability to interact with clients and communities. Last month's column provided detailed information of Aboriginal people's history and customs. A synopsis of that information is given here. The Missions and Reserves, on which Aboriginal Australians lived, were set up by government and church officials and were total institutions that subjected Aboriginal individuals to a life of historical injustices and suffering. While living on Aboriginal stations, many people experienced forced confinement; medical and household inspections; the imposition of strict religious observance and discipline; separation from, and removal of, their children; the breakdown of traditional values; and the banning of their languages and cultural practices (Cawte, 1974). The resulting distrust of government and church officials carries over to mental health personnel.The isolated nature of Aboriginal communities results in differing cultural concepts of time and family/social relationships than those of Western culture. The Western concept of time is at odds with Aboriginal understandings and has led to differences with mental health staff in remote communities. Time is important from two perspectives. First, when beginning work in a community, there is an initial time investment that is needed to get to know the community and its people. Taking

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Considering culture in the psychiatric assessment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Cited by 6 publications

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Assessing the Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Functioning, and Social/Emotional Well-Being Needs of Aboriginal Prisoners in Australia

Assessing the Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Functioning, and Social/Emotional Well-Being Needs of Aboriginal Prisoners in Australia

Undertaking a Fellowship in Indigenous Mental Health

Contextualizing Mental Health Nursing Encounters in Australian Remote Aboriginal Communities: Part 2, Client Encounters and Interviews

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