Used linked maternal health records from over 25,000 CALD women in Sydney to study distress and depression during and after pregnancy. Lack of partner support, family violence and past childhood abuse were linked to higher risk.
Place: NSW
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Mental Illness Stigma and Associated Factors among Arabic-Speaking Religious and Community Leaders
A survey of Arabic-speaking religious and community leaders on stigma towards mental illness. Correctly recognising a mental disorder was linked to less stigma, while seeing illness as weak character was linked to more.
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An evaluation of a mental health literacy course for Arabic speaking religious and community leaders in Australia: effects on posttraumatic stress disorder related knowledge, attitudes and help-seeking
Evaluated a mental health literacy course adapted for Arabic-speaking religious and community leaders who support refugees. The course improved some measures of mental health literacy.
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Arabic-speaking religious leaders’ perceptions of the causes of mental illness and the use of medication for treatment
Interviews with Arabic-speaking religious leaders about what causes mental illness and the use of medication. Their views shape whether they refer people to mental health services, so working with them can help.
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Mental health help-seeking behaviours among children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in a multicultural urban Australian population
Looked at more than 8,000 mental health emergency department visits by children and young people in South Western Sydney. Those from CALD backgrounds were more likely to arrive needing urgent care, especially boys and those in poorer areas, pointing to a need for earlier, culturally appropriate help.
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Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Multicultural Australia: A Collaborative Regional Approach
Describes a Sydney regional program that promoted mental health in multicultural communities, including an in-language group mindfulness program. Community partnerships and training bilingual workers helped it reach more people.
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Mental illness stigma and associated factors among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant populations in Australia
A survey of Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants in Australia measured stigma towards people with mental illness and the factors linked to it. It supports mental health literacy programs designed for specific communities.
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A Qualitative Exploration of Sources of Help for Mental Illness in Arabic-, Mandarin-, and Swahili-Speaking Communities in Sydney, Australia
Interviews with Arabic-, Mandarin- and Swahili-speaking communities in Sydney about where people go for help with mental illness. Informal sources of help, such as family and friends, were used more than professional services.
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A qualitative study of barriers to mental health services utilisation among migrants from mainland China in south-east Sydney
Interviews with China-born patients, community members and service providers in Sydney about why Chinese migrants use mental health services less. Barriers included low mental health knowledge, communication problems, stigma, privacy worries and discrimination.
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COVID-19 stressors and mental health problems amongst women who arrived as refugees and those born in Australia
Compared common mental disorders in 339 women from refugee backgrounds and 311 Australian-born women during COVID-19. It examines how pandemic-related hardship and fear were linked to mental health in each group.