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2006 Beyondblue Depression in the Workplace Program

Michael O'hanlon , beyondblue

In response to the issue of depression in the workplace, Beyondblue has developed a program available throughout Australia. 'beyondblue' accredited trainers are able to visit organisations to deliver workplace training aimed at increasing awareness and understanding about depression and other related disorders such as substance abuse and anxiety.

Art for members @ Penrith

, West Works

To teach members of WestClub, Penrith about art and art appreciation.

BRiTA: Building Resilience in Transcultural Adolescents

Kate Lemerle , Department of Health QLD

A Depression and Anxiety Prevention Program for Young People from CALD Backgrounds.

Community Knowledge and Community Participation in Transcultural Mental Health

Mark Loughhhead

A research project exploring how consumers and carers can particpate as teachers in the cross-cultural education of mental health workers.

Compendium of culturally-sensitive assessment tools and inventories

, Department of Health WA

This project aims to assist clinicians in assessing the mental health of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Compilation of a database on cultural competence training resources

, The Centre for Culture and Health

The aim of this project is to compile a database of resources used by trainers/educators working in multicultural settings for the purpose of training health care workers in cultural competence.

Cultural Considerations

Meg Griffiths

Understanding the implications of culture on safe and appropriate use of mental health medication

Culturally-appropriate family violence prevention strategies

, Department of Health WA

This project aims to address the lack of culturally appropriate intervention for minimising the impact of family violence in ethnic communities.

Debating the Internet’s effect on social capital and well-being

Shima Sum

Elders live longer than the past and often alone. As the National Strategy for an Aging Australia recognises, social isolation is prevalent among older Australians and has been associated with increased risk of depression, suicide, alcoholism and institutionalization (Bishop 2000). People who are less emotionally and socially isolated are more likely to experience less well- being (Hall and Havens 2001). The project aims to investigate the use made of the Internet by people over the age of 55 in order to ascertain the actual or potential role of the Internet in promoting the social participation of older people and in the maintenance or development of social capital and well-being among older adults.

Drawings and Dreams

Chris Fitzharris

A social art/story development group for newly arrived children from CALD backgrounds

Guidelines and protocols for translated mental health material

Valza Thomas , Department of Health WA

The aim of this project was to develop guidelines for producing relevant and meaningful mental health resources in different languages.

Mental Health Interpreting

Greg Turner , Department of Health QLD

To develop a specialist course on "mental health interpreting".

Modifying the Mental Health First Aid Program for the CALD community

Len Kanowski , ORYGEN Research Centre

 

Positive Images of Men's Health

A project to raise awareness of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) men's health and wellbeing through a positive approach.

The impact of culture on depression among Chinese in Sydney

Bibiana Chan

A research project exploring the relationship between culture and depressive illness among the Chinese in Sydney.