A survey of 649 family carers compared the physical and mental health of CALD and non-CALD carers. Both groups had below-average health, and women carrying heavy care and household loads were most affected.
Place: National
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Predictors of cross-lingual competence in Australian mental health professionals
A survey of Australian mental health professionals about their skills in working across languages. More experience with CALD clients was linked to better skills, but the authors say specific training is still needed for all clinicians.
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Exploring the barriers to mental health help-seeking among African Migrants in Australia: A qualitative study
Interviews with African migrants in Australia about barriers to seeking mental health help. Stigma, cultural and religious beliefs and the way Australian health care is set up were key barriers.
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Help-seeking intentions and depression treatment beliefs amongst Sri Lankan Australians: A survey following a mental health literacy framework
A survey of Sri Lankan Australians about who they would go to for depression and which treatments they trust. Some leaned towards religious practices and helpers, which clinicians could work with.
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Definitions of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD): A Literature Review of Epidemiological Research in Australia
A review of how Australian health research defines ‘CALD’. It found definitions were very inconsistent and recommends using country of birth (non-English-speaking) and/or language spoken at home, with Indigenous peoples counted separately.
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Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD): terminology and standards in reducing healthcare inequalities
A commentary on how the term ‘CALD’ is used in Australian health. It argues that clearer terms and data standards are needed to find and reduce health inequalities.
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Is it time to retire the label “CALD” in public health research and practice?
A short Medical Journal of Australia commentary asking whether the broad ‘CALD’ label is still useful in public health research and practice.
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Starting conversations about mental health and wellbeing in Australian culturally and linguistically diverse communities
An evaluation of ‘My Mind, My Voice’, a co-designed program where CALD community members were trained to lead mental health conversations. Participants gained confidence and knowledge, and storytelling helped break down stigma.
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Professional Interpreters and Vicarious Trauma: An Australian Perspective
Interviews with Australian interpreters about vicarious trauma from interpreting distressing stories. It calls for training, briefing and debriefing so interpreters are protected and supported.
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Implementing interpreter training for dementia assessments at national scale using the RE-AIM framework: a mixed-methods evaluation
Evaluated a national training program for interpreters who work in dementia assessments. The training is now freely available and may improve dementia diagnosis for people who speak languages other than English.