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Conullum nim velit vel ut nis etum enit ad dit la feuipisi

21 Feb 2017

Conullum nim velit vel ut nis etum enit ad dit la feuipisi What are the Mental Health and Substance Use Information Needs of Newcomers and their Supporters? Findings from Recent Consultations with the BC Multicultural/Settlement Sector Overview • Background • Our process • Consultation #1 • Consultation #2 • Next steps o Opportunities o Priorities for 2017/18 Background BC Partners for Mental Heal. [...] Summary of key findings Ensure resources are culturally relevant and appealing Pay attention to literacy Enhance supports for settlement and other professionals Prioritize resources about navigating the system Work in partnership with communities when developing resources Figure out better ways to disseminate information Recognize the needs of particular language and population group. [...] systems work Detailed findings Work in partnership with communities when developing resources Figure out better ways to disseminate information • Rely less on websites as a primary method • Core information over multiple channels • Many newcomers want a relationship with the people that they are getting information from Detailed findings Recognize needs of particular language & population gr. [...] Consultation #2 Additional input on training needs of professionals • Practical, ongoing, responsive • Training/supporting other health professionals • Vicarious trauma • Supporting debriefs • Dealing with distress • Culturally-appropriate assessments • Discussion spaces re: mental health (community of practice) • Preferred formats • #1 Conference workshop / in-person presentation • #2 Webinar • #. [...] Opportunities • Health care professionals need ongoing support in understanding and interacting with newcomers • Professionals who don’t have a mental health background need practical knowledge of mental health and substance use issues • Professionals can be most effectively reached using in-person, interactive and engaging strategies (e.g., webinars, workshops, conferences, videos) • Service prov.

Authors

Steve Baylis

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20
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Canada

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