[HIV & Psychiatry: A Training and Resource Manual]
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Marie-Josée Brouillette
Henry Chuang
Kenneth Citron
Marlyn Cook
Peter L De Roche ... [et al.]
Description
Argues that working effectively with Aboriginal peoples requires cross-cultural competency, ability to deal with complex needs, and respect for traditional spirituality and beliefs about healing.
Chapter sixteen of: HIV & Psychiatry: A Training and Resource Manual edited by Marie-Josée, Kenneth Citron.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, p. 21
Description
Brief review of, "Last Night I Heard A Voice" an Australian print and video resource designed to assist non-Indigenous health workers care for Indigenous clients.
This file contains a presentation by Iris Allen and Margaret Webb focusing on the problems created by the lack of health care services for Inuit people in Labrador. They discuss health problems created by substance abuse, family violence and inadequate housing. The speakers are particularly concerned with the physical and mental health of the youth of Labrador. They call on the Commission to increase financial and professional assistance to Labrador Inuit communities, and to ensure these communities have input in local health care programs.
File contains a presentation by Rhoda Fiander, social worker at Waterford Hospital, St. John's, Newfoundland. Waterford Hospital has the only psychiatric facility in Newfoundland. She presents five recommendations to assist in the treatment of mental health issues for Aboriginal people, including improved access to interpreting services, training of social work staff that includes Aboriginal culture issues, and support and advocacy must be given to Aboriginal peoples' desire to heal themselves. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Richard Mills and Evelyn Buffalo focusing on the approach Aboriginals have toward health care: the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects. The two presenters state that an Aboriginal health centre is required as non-Aboriginal health care workers do not understand the Aboriginal approach to health care. They anticipate the new health centre to be open in 1993.
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Mental Health in Aboriginal Communities, Fall, 1997, pp. 15-28
Description
Argues that the interdisciplinary team approach is the ideal way for essential services to be delivered to northern communities and offers ways to achieve more effective collaboration.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 5, September/October 1997, p. 30
Description
Describes culturally sensitive programs being delivered to Indigenous Australians to improve wellness and enhance familiarity with the health care system.