A review of mental ill health for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Western Australia

Research library / Government report

Written by

Fozdar F, Salter K (University of Western Australia) for the Mental Health Commission of WA

Year

2019

Place

WA

Access

Free

In plain English

A literature review for the WA Mental Health Commission on mental health in CALD communities. It found there is no reliable data on how common mental health issues are in these communities in WA, and it recommends funding transcultural services and cultural training for staff.

Topics

• Data and measurement
• Service access and use
• Stigma and help-seeking
• Workforce and cultural responsiveness

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