Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Principles and Practice
Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Principles and Practice
- Suggested for: Clinicians & Front Line Workers, Communities, PHNs & Funding Organisations
- Categories: ∘ Promoting Resilience & Preventing Suicide ∘, Book, Commissioning
More Suggested Resources
This short animated video in Pitjantatjara language describes feelings of distress and how to offer and seek support. Source: Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Nathan Sutherland - one of only two hundred psychologists in Australia who identify as Aboriginal - talks about how to seek support from friends, family, community and healthcare professionals. Source: Desert Pea Media/WNSWPHN
Yarning about Mental Health These videos from Menzies School of Health Research, contains strength-based messages around mental health and wellbeing. It also highlights the importance of culture, family and community in maintaining good mental health and provides tools that can be used to promote wellbeing. The video was developed with First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory.