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.
Topic: Stigma and help-seeking
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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 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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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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Help-seeking experiences of young people of culturally and/or linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds following suicidal thoughts and behaviours in Melbourne, Australia: a qualitative approach
Interviews with young people from CALD backgrounds in Melbourne who had suicidal thoughts or behaviours. They described stigma, difficulty talking with clinicians and not being taken seriously as barriers to getting 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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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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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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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.