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Which of the following best reflects the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander view of mental health?
Which of the following best reflects the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander view of mental health?
- Mental health is part of a broader concept of social and emotional well-being (correct)
- Mental health is solely determined by genetics
- Physical and mental health are separate entities
- Mental health is defined as the absence of illness
What does SEWB stand for?
What does SEWB stand for?
- Social, Emotional, and Wellness
- Spirituality, Emotional, and Wellness
- Spirituality, Emotional, and Well-being
- Social, Emotional, and Well-being (correct)
What factors are considered important in SEWB?
What factors are considered important in SEWB?
- Physical and mental health only
- Connection to Country, culture, and spirituality only
- Family and kinship only
- Connection to Country, culture, spirituality, family, community, and physical and mental health (correct)
According to Vicary & Bishop (2005), what do most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people consider as the cause of mental illness?
According to Vicary & Bishop (2005), what do most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people consider as the cause of mental illness?
When an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person becomes unwell, what might they not see as the reason for their illness?
When an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person becomes unwell, what might they not see as the reason for their illness?
What factors do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people consider when a person becomes unwell?
What factors do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people consider when a person becomes unwell?
According to Westerman (2003), what might individuals experience if they are away from their country for extended periods of time?
According to Westerman (2003), what might individuals experience if they are away from their country for extended periods of time?
In Vicary & Bishop (2005), how might a mental illness be perceived by participants?
In Vicary & Bishop (2005), how might a mental illness be perceived by participants?
What might be a possible cause of mental illness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
What might be a possible cause of mental illness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander View of Mental Health
- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander view of mental health is reflected in the concept of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB).
- SEWB stands for Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
Factors Important in SEWB
- Connection to land and community are considered important factors in SEWB.
- Family, cultural, and spiritual connections are also important factors.
- Historical and ongoing experiences of trauma and loss are also significant factors.
Causes of Mental Illness
- According to Vicary & Bishop (2005), most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people consider the cause of mental illness to be a disconnection from their land, culture, and community.
- When an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person becomes unwell, they might not see their illness as a result of individual actions or personal flaws.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspective on Illness
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people consider factors such as family, community, and cultural obligations when a person becomes unwell.
- According to Westerman (2003), individuals may experience sadness, loss, and grief if they are away from their country for extended periods of time.
Perception of Mental Illness
- According to Vicary & Bishop (2005), a mental illness might be perceived as a loss of connection to culture, community, and land.
- A possible cause of mental illness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is the disconnection from their land and culture.
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