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.
Topic: Migrants
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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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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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Efficacy of compulsory community treatment and use in minority ethnic populations: A statewide cohort study
A statewide Queensland study found that people from CALD backgrounds, as well as Indigenous Australians, were more likely to be placed on compulsory community treatment orders. The benefits of these orders were unclear.
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Effects of a multilingual information website intervention on the levels of depression literacy and depression-related stigma in Greek-born and Italian-born immigrants living in Australia: a randomized controlled trial
A trial with Greek-born and Italian-born Australians found that a multilingual depression information website increased knowledge about depression and reduced personal stigma.
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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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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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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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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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Suicide in first-generation Australian migrants, 2006-2019: a retrospective mortality study
A national study of suicide deaths among first-generation migrants from 2006 to 2019. Migrants from Oceania and Africa were more affected than other migrant groups, and suicide among African-born women rose over time.