Title |
Providing culturally appropriate mental health first aid to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adolescent: development of expert consensus guidelines
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Published in |
International Journal of Mental Health Systems, January 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1752-4458-8-6 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Kathryn J Chalmers, Kathy S Bond, Anthony F Jorm, Claire M Kelly, Betty A Kitchener, AJ Williams-Tchen |
Abstract |
It is estimated that the prevalence of mental illness is higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents compared to non-Aboriginal adolescents. Despite this, only a small proportion of Aboriginal youth have contact with mental health services, possibly due to factors such as remoteness, language barriers, affordability and cultural sensitivity issues. This research aimed to develop culturally appropriate guidelines for anyone who is providing first aid to an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adolescent who is experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental illness. |
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