Engaging Community with Digital Mental Health Resources
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William Magarey Room
| Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM |
Overview
Michelle Sweet, Robert Mills & Schania Czygan, Menzies School Of Health Research
Speaker
Schania Czygan
Menzies
Engaging Community with Digital Mental Health Resources
Abstract
The AIMhi team have a suite of resources to draw on for better engagement within services. All codesigned with First Nations people to promote wellbeing and resilience. All resources are based on the Stay Strong approach the last 20 years has good evidence of effectiveness and acceptability. As a culturally responsive, low-intensity brief intervention it provides effective, accessible mental health care with comprehensive reach for self-management. The principles embedded guiding trauma informed practices, allowing for deeper understanding in cross cultural settings. The focus of the resources on culture, country, family and strengths helps shape the assessment and management within practices and helps align with services. Aboriginal language is incorporated in audio incorporating the importance of First Nations perspectives.
AIMhi resources, including the Stay Strong app are recommended in best practice guidelines, collaboratively adapted, and integrated into practice in mental health care settings nationally (e.g., Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Tool Kit Suicide Prevention Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Guided by the AIMhi eMHPrac Expert Reference Group, and in collaboration with Aboriginal Controlled Services and PHNs, the AIMhi team delivers training and implementation support to hundreds of wellbeing workers nationally.
The team have developed the tools dating back to 2003, tested the tools in a variety of settings and trained in these concepts and new ways of working with digital resources within a practice framework. We are now focussing on the youth space with the new AIMhi Y app – developed by and for young First nations people, preliminary results of a feasibility trial are available.
This session will share the latest in our suite of resources and what we have learned in codesign and implementation.
AIMhi resources, including the Stay Strong app are recommended in best practice guidelines, collaboratively adapted, and integrated into practice in mental health care settings nationally (e.g., Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Tool Kit Suicide Prevention Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Guided by the AIMhi eMHPrac Expert Reference Group, and in collaboration with Aboriginal Controlled Services and PHNs, the AIMhi team delivers training and implementation support to hundreds of wellbeing workers nationally.
The team have developed the tools dating back to 2003, tested the tools in a variety of settings and trained in these concepts and new ways of working with digital resources within a practice framework. We are now focussing on the youth space with the new AIMhi Y app – developed by and for young First nations people, preliminary results of a feasibility trial are available.
This session will share the latest in our suite of resources and what we have learned in codesign and implementation.
Biography
Ms Schania Czygan
Kuku Yalangi, FNQ, Daintree
First Nations Project Officer
Menzies School of Health Research
My passion is to improve health outcomes in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities, through self-empowerment. Focusing on service integration and collaborative partnerships with community to build capacity in a culturally respectful and wholistic manner.
Robert Mills
Senior Cultural Advisor
Menzies School of health research
Engaging Community with Digital Mental Health Resources
Abstract
SThe AIMhi team have a suite of resources to draw on for better engagement within services. All codesigned with First Nations people to promote wellbeing and resilience. All resources are based on the Stay Strong approach the last 20 years has good evidence of effectiveness and acceptability. As a culturally responsive, low-intensity brief intervention it provides effective, accessible mental health care with comprehensive reach for self-management. The principles embedded guiding trauma informed practices, allowing for deeper understanding in cross cultural settings. The focus of the resources on culture, country, family and strengths helps shape the assessment and management within practices and helps align with services. Aboriginal language is incorporated in audio incorporating the importance of First Nations perspectives.
AIMhi resources, including the Stay Strong app are recommended in best practice guidelines, collaboratively adapted, and integrated into practice in mental health care settings nationally (e.g., Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Tool Kit Suicide Prevention Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Guided by the AIMhi eMHPrac Expert Reference Group, and in collaboration with Aboriginal Controlled Services and PHNs, the AIMhi team delivers training and implementation support to hundreds of wellbeing workers nationally.
The team have developed the tools dating back to 2003, tested the tools in a variety of settings and trained in these concepts and new ways of working with digital resources within a practice framework. We are now focussing on the youth space with the new AIMhi Y app – developed by and for young First nations people, preliminary results of a feasibility trial are available.
This session will share the latest in our suite of resources and what we have learned in codesign and implementation.ee Schania Czygan for Abstract.
AIMhi resources, including the Stay Strong app are recommended in best practice guidelines, collaboratively adapted, and integrated into practice in mental health care settings nationally (e.g., Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Tool Kit Suicide Prevention Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Guided by the AIMhi eMHPrac Expert Reference Group, and in collaboration with Aboriginal Controlled Services and PHNs, the AIMhi team delivers training and implementation support to hundreds of wellbeing workers nationally.
The team have developed the tools dating back to 2003, tested the tools in a variety of settings and trained in these concepts and new ways of working with digital resources within a practice framework. We are now focussing on the youth space with the new AIMhi Y app – developed by and for young First nations people, preliminary results of a feasibility trial are available.
This session will share the latest in our suite of resources and what we have learned in codesign and implementation.ee Schania Czygan for Abstract.
Biography
Janama Patj Patj Robert Mills was born Larrakia, Kungarakan, Mayali, Yangman, Jawoyn, Gurrinji. Janama trained as an Aboriginal Health Worker and has had careers in research, alcohol and other drug and mental health services, language preservation, music and football. Throughout his long-term career at Menzies he has made invaluable contributions to Indigenous mental health services and research; culturally appropriate research methodologies; training and mentoring; and Indigenous leadership in research. Jana is the lead First Nations advisor and trainer for the Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative (AIMhi) program of research.
Michelle Sweet
Senior Project Manager
Menzies School Of Health Research
Engaging Community with Digital Mental Health Resources
Abstract
The AIMhi team have a suite of resources to draw on for better engagement within services. All codesigned with First Nations people to promote wellbeing and resilience. All resources are based on the Stay Strong approach the last 20 years has good evidence of effectiveness and acceptability. As a culturally responsive, low-intensity brief intervention it provides effective, accessible mental health care with comprehensive reach for self-management. The principles embedded guiding trauma informed practices, allowing for deeper understanding in cross cultural settings. The focus of the resources on culture, country, family and strengths helps shape the assessment and management within practices and helps align with services. Aboriginal language is incorporated in audio incorporating the importance of First Nations perspectives.
AIMhi resources, including the Stay Strong app are recommended in best practice guidelines, collaboratively adapted, and integrated into practice in mental health care settings nationally (e.g., Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Tool Kit Suicide Prevention Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Guided by the AIMhi eMHPrac Expert Reference Group, and in collaboration with Aboriginal Controlled Services and PHNs, the AIMhi team delivers training and implementation support to hundreds of wellbeing workers nationally.
The team have developed the tools dating back to 2003, tested the tools in a variety of settings and trained in these concepts and new ways of working with digital resources within a practice framework. We are now focussing on the youth space with the new AIMhi Y app – developed by and for young First nations people, preliminary results of a feasibility trial are available.
This session will share the latest in our suite of resources and what we have learned in codesign and implementation.
AIMhi resources, including the Stay Strong app are recommended in best practice guidelines, collaboratively adapted, and integrated into practice in mental health care settings nationally (e.g., Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Tool Kit Suicide Prevention Information for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people).
Guided by the AIMhi eMHPrac Expert Reference Group, and in collaboration with Aboriginal Controlled Services and PHNs, the AIMhi team delivers training and implementation support to hundreds of wellbeing workers nationally.
The team have developed the tools dating back to 2003, tested the tools in a variety of settings and trained in these concepts and new ways of working with digital resources within a practice framework. We are now focussing on the youth space with the new AIMhi Y app – developed by and for young First nations people, preliminary results of a feasibility trial are available.
This session will share the latest in our suite of resources and what we have learned in codesign and implementation.
Biography
Dr Michelle Sweet has worked for the past 20 years predominately alongside Aboriginal controlled organizations and research Institutions in NT and more recently SA as a Researcher, Consultant and Manager. Her passions lie with advocating, exploring and developing innovative strategies to address health issues.
