ORCID Profile
0000-0003-1668-9933
Current Organisation
University of South Australia
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Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 27-02-2014
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 25-03-2021
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 17-08-2015
Abstract: – The purpose of this paper is to elicit clinicians’ and workers’ knowledge, experiences and opinions of key issues pertaining to comorbidity service needs of people aged 12 years and over in a metropolitan region of South Australia. – As one component of a participatory action research project, this qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with mental health (MH) and alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians and workers ( n =20). – The participants expressed concerns involving stigma towards their clients. They highlighted lack of adequate MH and AOD comorbidity service accessibility and models, regularly available clinical comorbidity workforce development, and practice supervision and skills training. These factors influenced participants’ and their colleagues’ capacity and ability to access and provide appropriate help for people needing integrated treatment and care of their co-existing comorbid conditions. – Findings highlight the need for coordinated and integrated, in idualised holistic comorbidity services, including treatment and care best suited to Aboriginal people and refugees. – This study emphasises the importance of government and non-government MH and AOD services ensuring that comorbidity is responded to collaboratively and systemically. It also demonstrates the importance of professional development.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 20-04-2020
DOI: 10.1111/HSC.12991
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 05-05-2015
Abstract: This research aimed to identify challenges encountered by young people from refugee backgrounds with co-existing mental health (MH) and alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems (comorbidity) and sought to compare the perspectives of refugee youth and service providers in a metropolitan region of Adelaide, South Australia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two groups of participants: young people from refugee backgrounds (African, Afghan, Bhutanese) and workers from MH, AOD and refugee support services. The refugee youth reported that the biggest difficulty they face once they develop MH and AOD problems is social disconnectedness. They lacked awareness that services are available to support them. In contrast, clinicians rated difficulty accessing and receiving culturally competent comorbidity care as the greatest challenge. Other reported challenges were relatively consistent across both groups. This study has implications for how we engage these young people in services, prioritise areas of care and effectively treat and support refugee youth experiencing comorbidity. These findings emphasise the need for a combined therapeutic casework approach, addressing needs such as social connectedness, housing, education and employment.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 04-2015
DOI: 10.1111/AP.12096
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 26-09-2016
Abstract: This study identified barriers to and facilitators of mental health (MH) and alcohol and drug (AOD) comorbidity services, in order to drive service improvement. Participatory action research enabled strong engagement with community services, including Aboriginal and refugee groups. Surveys, interviews and consultations were undertaken with clinicians and managers of MH, AOD and support services, consumers, families, community advocates and key service providers. Community participation occurred through consultation, advisory and working party meetings, focus groups and workshops. Barriers included inadequate staff training and poor community and workforce knowledge about where to find help. Services for Aboriginal people, refugees, the elderly and youth were inadequate. Service fragmentation (‘siloes’) occurred through competitive short-term funding and frequent re-structuring. Reliance on the local hospital emergency department was concerning. Consumer trust, an important element in engagement, was often lacking. Comorbidity should be core business of both MH and AOD services by providing consistent ‘no wrong door’ care. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) need longer funding cycles to promote stability and retain skilled workers. Comorbidity workforce training for government and NGO staff is required. Culturally appropriate comorbidity services are urgently needed. Despite the barriers, collaboration between clinicians/workers was valued.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 11-11-2019
DOI: 10.1111/HSC.12680
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 23-08-2022
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 06-08-2011
DOI: 10.1007/S10803-011-1328-4
Abstract: Data from two groups of children who were randomly allocated to those groups showed that the ability of children with ASD to identify and label basic and complex facial expressions following a 3-week home based DVD intervention significantly improved when viewing The Transporters DVD. Improvements in emotion recognition appear related to the content of the DVD as participants in a control group who observed an alternate DVD showed no such improvement. Although social behaviour improved significantly as a result of watching The Transporters, a significant improvement in social behaviour was however, also observed in the Thomas the Tank Engine condition suggesting the unique content of The Transporters DVD was not pivotal to the improvement of social behaviour in general.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 05-02-2014
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-07-2021
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 27-07-2021
DOI: 10.1111/HSC.13112
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 10-2019
DOI: 10.1111/AP.12397
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 14-05-2020
DOI: 10.1093/BMB/LDAA010
Abstract: The last 5 years have witnessed a significant increase in the number of people fleeing their countries of origin and seeking refuge in host countries. By the end of 2018, there were 3.5 million asylum seekers awaiting outcomes on their applications, the majority of whom were hosted by middle- to high-income countries. This review aimed to identify and synthesize current knowledge regarding the mental health status of asylum seekers in middle- to high-income countries. A search was conducted across various databases for research literature published within the last 5 years (2014–2019). The final review and synthesis included 25 articles. Findings highlighted significant differences in the mental health status of asylum seekers compared to those with refugee status and permanent residence. Guidelines from the World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees emphasize the need to understand and address mental health issues. Instead, there have been policy changes in many host countries regarding asylum applications, and the associated effects of these changes have been shown to negatively impact mental health. The synthesized findings from the present review provide information regarding the current mental health status of asylum seekers hosted by middle- to high-income countries. Areas of intervention and resource allocation were also identified. Future research should consider the impact of large-scale, low-cost interventions to support the mental health of those seeking asylum.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 24-03-2017
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