Book chapter
Working with Behavioural and Emotional Problems in Young People
Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice, pp.383-398
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research/Kulunga Research Network, in collaboration with the University of Western Australia
2024
Abstract
This chapter outlines specific issues relating to behavioural and emotional problems in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. It describes the most common disorders and their consequences, and how young Aboriginal people are at higher risk for developing such problems than other young Australians. The chapter also discusses the importance of psychosocial, cultural and environmental issues that need to be recognised in assessing and treating Aboriginal young people with behavioural and emotional problems. Issues concerning the delivery of both universal and culturally responsive prevention and intervention programs to address social and emotional wellbeing and mental health are discussed and possible interventions to enhance student engagement at school are provided. Finally, a range of mental health services for Aboriginal families which offer a culturally responsive approach to mental health treatment are listed.
Details
- Title
- Working with Behavioural and Emotional Problems in Young People
- Authors/Creators
- Roz Walker - Murdoch University, Ngangk Yira Institute for ChangeMonique Robinson - The Kids Research Institute AustraliaJenny AdermannMarilyn A. Campbell
- Contributors
- Pat Dudgeon (Editor) - The University of Western AustraliaHELEN M. Milroy (Editor) - The University of Western AustraliaRoz Walker (Editor) - Murdoch University, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Publication Details
- Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice, pp.383-398
- Publisher
- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research/Kulunga Research Network, in collaboration with the University of Western Australia
- Identifiers
- 991005689068907891
- Copyright
- © Commonwealth of Australia 2014
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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