Definition of Trauma Trauma occurs when individuals are exposed to experiences or events that are emotionally painful, overwhelming, and distressing. These experiences exceed a person’s…
gathered from : ntergenerational trauma and mental health, Leilani Darwin, Stacey Vervoort, Emma Vollert and Shol Blustein https://www.indigenousmhspc.gov.au/getattachment/6f0fb3ba-11fb-40d2-8e29-62f506c3f80d/intergenerational-trauma-and-mental-health.pdf What We Know: What Works: What Doesn’t…
Systems approach: COMPONENTS OF THE HEALTH CHECK What to assess How to assess If risk is present Smoking Ask about smoking of cigarettes, pipes or…
Closing the gap is a government strategy that aims to reduce disadvantage among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with respect to: set measurable targets: CTG…
Biological Determinants: Other Health Concerns: Social Determinants: Cultural Determinants: Environmental Determinants: Judicial Concerns:
specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) communities:
1. Cultural Competence Training: 2. Employ Aboriginal Health Workers: 3. Use of Culturally Appropriate Resources: 4. Engage in Active Listening: 5. Community Engagement: 6. Tailored…