The Transcultural Mental Health Centre is facilitating this interactive online workshop to build skills, knowledge and confidence in working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities including those with migrant and refugee experiences. We will discuss the migration experience, diverse cultural heritage including our own unique cultural point of view. This shapes our interactions, from beliefs about health and treatment, to help seeking styles and participation with service providers. This is especially true regarding mental health and treatment for mental illness. There will be opportunities for discussion, self-reflection as well as practice tools and strategies that support our work in culturally diverse settings.
Presented by:
Emalynne So
Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health Consultant
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the concept of culture and transculturalism,
- Identify CALD communities and describe the experiences of CALD communities,
- Explain the relationship between culture, mental health and illness
- Identify current resources and systems within mental health services that may impact on service provision to CALD communities, and,
- Recognise a culturally responsive mental health service for CALD communities.
This event is delivered in partnership with The Transcultural Mental Health Centre.
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed by WNSW PHN and identified presenter(s)/partner(s). Any photographic material may then be used for online, social media, education, marketing, promotional and reporting purposes. If you do not consent to your image(s) or voice being recorded or shared, please email cpd@wnswphn.org.au so that alternative arrangements can be made with how you will be able to join the session.
Target Audience: Support Workers, Mental Health Workers and Professionals within the Western NSW PHN and LHD areas including NSW Health staff that work with CALD communities.
Contact
Clarissa Kelly
clarissa.kelly@wnswphn.org.au