This edition of Synergy, titled Holistic Care, features a variety of articles that highlight different approaches to treating mental illness.

A number of authors explore the cultural factors surrounding the adherence of medication amongst people from CALD backgrounds.

Other articles tap into alternative approaches to recovery including exercise, massage and aromatherapy.

This edition also features highlights from the recent national Diversity In Health (DIH) Conference held in Sydney where Professor Anthony J. Marsella, Ph.D. from the USA was one of the keynote speakers.

During Professor Marsella's visit down under he hosted a workshop on culture, psychopathology and service delivery at a special forum on the mental health needs of CALD communities living in South Australia. This event was hosted by Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA).

Professor Marsella also made a special contribution to this edition with an article on ten key points for transcultural mental health professionals. This can be found on page 18.

This edition also includes information about MMHA's new CALD Consumer Reference Group as well as all the regular features.