scholarly journals Relationship is Everything: Holistic Approaches to Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannine Carriere ◽  
Cathy Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
Aboriginal Child ◽  
Holistic Approaches ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Indigenous Children ◽  
Indigenous Perspectives

This article addresses topics related to Indigenous holistic well-being including, 1) Indigenous perspectives on Aboriginal child and youth holistic mental health; 2) Factors undermining Indigenous well-being; 3) Process and curriculum for training to support mental health practitioners working with Indigenous children, youth and communities; 4) concrete applications and participant feedback. To begin, it is important to explore the following question: What is holistic mental health for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth? In outlining this training curriculum we hope to contribute to a broader conversation about supporting and enhancing the well-being of Indigenous children and youth in Canada.

Value congruence, importance and success and in the workplace: Links with well-being and burnout amongst mental health practitioners

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Veage ◽  
Joseph Ciarrochi ◽  
Frank P. Deane ◽  
Retta Andresen ◽  
Lindsay G. Oades ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Value Congruence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
Health Practitioners

How can organisations help employees thrive? The development of guidelines for promoting positive mental health at work

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren J. Davenport ◽  
Amanda F. Allisey ◽  
Kathryn M. Page ◽  
Anthony D. LaMontagne ◽  
Nicola J. Reavley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Workplace Mental Health ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Health And Well Being

Purpose Benefits of positive mental health have been demonstrated across work and non-work domains. Individuals reporting positive mental health experience better work performance, better social relationships and better physical health. Additionally, positive work environments can contribute to employee mental health. The purpose of this paper is to develop “expert” consensus regarding practical, actionable strategies that organisations can implement to promote positive mental health in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach A Delphi consensus method was used to establish expert consensus on strategies to promote positive workplace mental health. A 278-item questionnaire was developed and strategies were rated over three survey rounds by two panels comprising 36 workplace mental health practitioners and 36 employer representatives and employees (27 and 9, respectively), employees with experience of promoting positive mental health and well-being in the workplace (total – 72 panellists). Findings In total, 220/278 strategies were rated as essential or important by at least 80 per cent of both panels. Endorsed strategies covered the topics of: mental health and well-being strategy, work environment that promotes positive mental health, positive leadership styles, effective communication, designing jobs for positive mental health, recruitment and selection, supporting and developing employees, work-life balance, and positive mental health and well-being initiatives. Originality/value The guidelines arising from this study represent expert consensus on what is currently appropriate for promoting positive mental health at work from the perspectives of workplace mental health practitioners, employers and employees, and constitute a resource for translating the growing body of knowledge in this area into policy and practice.

Traditional Carrier Approaches to Mental Health

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Dobson ◽  
Glen Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
North Central ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
European Colonization ◽  
Over Time

The Carrier First Nations, who are the original inhabitants of North Central British Columbia, have endured years of hardship as a result of European colonization. Over time, this has resulted in an erosion of traditional practices and a decline in overall health. There is concern that mental health practitioners are not meeting the needs of the Carrier people because they fail to understand the Carrier worldview. In an effort to better understand and respect the Carrier ideas and beliefs about mental health and mental illness, interviews were conducted with 7 traditional healers about their beliefs and their practices. The traditional healers reported that the concept of mental illness did not exist in pre-contact culture. However, the traditional healers who participated in this research actively practise ceremonies and rituals that seek to restore balance and harmony between the person and his or her environment.

Using Narrative Practices in Diverse Indian Contexts

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-79
Author(s):  
Jehanzeb Baldiwala ◽  
Trishala Kanakia ◽  
Shoba Nayar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
Mental Health Therapists ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Therapy Room ◽  
Narrative Practice

The use of narrative practice within mental health contexts in India is relatively new. This qualitative thematic study reports on how narrative practices are being used by mental health practitioners within and outside of the therapy setting in Mumbai, India. Eleven mental health therapists were interviewed regarding their use of narrative ideas in practice. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and revealed three themes: (1) “Doing It Together” reflected the need to work in partnership, (2) “Quest for Possibility” revealed ways in which therapists were positioned and used narrative ideas to advocate for change within and beyond the therapy room, and (3) “An Evolving Journey” highlighted the personal and professional growth of therapists. Findings reveal that narrative practices have positively impacted the lives of therapists, clients, and the wider community, making it a valuable modality for promoting well-being and mental health in India.

Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of First Responders from Career to Retirement: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Erin Smith ◽  
Greg Dean ◽  
Lisa Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Responder ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Holistic Approaches ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Introduction: First responders are at greater risk of mental ill health and compromised well-being compared to the general population. It is important to identify strategies that will be effective in supporting mental health, both during and after the first responder’s career. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the PubMed database (1966 to October 1, 2020) and the Google Scholar database (October 1, 2020) using relevant search terms, truncation symbols, and Boolean combination functions. The reference lists of all relevant publications were also reviewed to identify further publications. Results: A total of 172 publications were retrieved by the combined search strategies. Of these, 56 met the inclusion criteria and informed the results of this overview paper. These publications identified that strategies supporting first responder mental health and well-being need to break down stigma and build resilience. Normalizing conversations around mental health is integral for increasing help-seeking behaviors, both during a first responder’s career and in retirement. Organizations should consider the implementation of both pre-retirement and post-retirement support strategies to improve mental health and well-being. Conclusion: Strategies for supporting mental health and well-being need to be implemented early in the first responder career and reinforced throughout and into retirement. They should utilize holistic approaches which encourage “reaching in” rather than placing an onus on first responders to “reach out” when they are in crisis.

scholarly journals Promotoras as Mental Health Practitioners in Primary Care: A Multi-Method Study of an Intervention to Address Contextual Sources of Depression

2010 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Waitzkin ◽  
Christina Getrich ◽  
Shirley Heying ◽  
Laura Rodríguez ◽  
Anita Parmar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
Health Practitioners
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