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.
Topic: Service access and use
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Perinatal mental health screening for women of refugee background: Addressing a major gap in pregnancy care
A study at a Melbourne antenatal clinic tested screening pregnant women from refugee backgrounds for depression and anxiety using English or translated tools. It compared how well screening picked up problems against routine care.
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In or out? Barriers and facilitators to refugee-background young people accessing mental health services
Focus groups with 115 service providers in Melbourne identified barriers and helpers for refugee young people using mental health services. Themes included cultural ideas about mental illness, trust, working with interpreters and involving families.
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Designing mental health services for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds: Good practice framework
A practical guide for Primary Health Networks and services on designing youth mental health services that work for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It was developed with young people, services and PHNs, alongside a literature review.
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Mental health of multicultural LGBTIQ+ people
A NSW resource page on the mental health of LGBTIQ+ people from multicultural backgrounds, who can face stigma in their own communities and racism in LGBTIQ+ spaces. It lists specialist services, translated resources, research and training.
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Transcultural Mental Health Practice Kit
An online kit to help GPs and health professionals give good mental health care to people from culturally diverse backgrounds. It includes assessment tools, communication tips and cultural perspectives on diagnosis and treatment.
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Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide: Mental health
An online guide for GPs, nurses and other primary care workers caring for people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum. It includes a mental health section for clinicians.
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Supporting multicultural young people’s mental health
A report on how racism, money stress, trauma and system barriers affect the mental health of multicultural young people. It proposes 11 actions, including culturally responsive training and youth-friendly service hubs.
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International students and their mental health and physical safety
A report, funded by the federal education department, on the mental health and safety of international students in Australia. It looks at the risks they face and how they can be better supported.
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Recommendations for a Culturally Responsive Mental Health System
Joint recommendations from a peak community body and the state transcultural mental health unit on how Victoria’s reformed mental health system can be culturally safe and responsive.