A recent scoping review that brings together Australian studies on how people from CALD communities find and use mental health services.
Place: National
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Mental health literacy and stigma among culturally and linguistically diverse adolescents in Australia: a comparative study
Compared mental health knowledge and stigma between CALD and non-CALD Australian adolescents. CALD adolescents had lower mental health literacy and were more likely to see depression and anxiety as a sign of weakness.
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Racial discrimination and socioemotional and sleep problems in a cross-sectional survey of Australian school students
A survey of Australian school students found that direct and second-hand racial discrimination were common for students from Indigenous and ethnic minority backgrounds. Discrimination was linked to emotional, behavioural and sleep problems.
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The Need for Integration of Religion and Spirituality into the Mental Health Care of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations in Australia: A Rapid Review
A rapid review finding that many CALD people use religious and spiritual practices to support their mental health and often turn to religious leaders. It argues for working with faith leaders and including these practices in mainstream care.
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The Role of Culture, Religion, and Spirituality on the Mental Health of Africans in Australia
A scoping review of 21 studies on how culture, religion and spirituality affect the mental health care of African Australians. Faith can protect wellbeing but can also be a barrier to care, and services are often not culturally appropriate.
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Intracommunity intersectional discrimination and its impact on psychological distress and smoking behavior among sexual minority men from minority ethnic backgrounds
A national survey of 1,056 Asian gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men in Australia. Racism and discrimination within LGBTQ+ communities was linked to higher psychological distress, which in turn was linked to smoking.
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Bridging Across the Digital Divide: Identifying the Extent to Which LGBTIQ+ Health Service Websites Engage Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Users
Reviewed Australian LGBTIQ+ health service websites for how well they serve CALD users. Most needed good English and digital skills and had few translated or CALD-specific resources.
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Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Australian culturally and linguistically diverse communities: a cross-sectional survey
A survey of 1,139 people from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds in four Australian localities found that experiencing more racial discrimination was linked to worse mental health. The authors say preventing racism will do more than helping individuals cope with it.
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Racism as a Determinant of Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A major meta-analysis, led by Australian researchers, of 293 studies worldwide (mostly from the US). It found that racism is clearly linked to poorer mental health, including depression, anxiety and stress.
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A longitudinal study of the health and wellbeing of culturally and linguistically diverse caregivers of people with psychosis in Australia
Followed 52 carers from CALD backgrounds who look after someone with psychosis for 12 months. Many were socially isolated and distressed, and younger carers and spouses faced the biggest burden.