Aboriginal mental health in crisis

"Clearly the Australian mental health system is causing indigenous mistakes and indigenous communities are destroyed by high suicide rates and poor mental health outcomes.The poor mental health of the indigenous community is often a historical deprivation , Racial discrimination, poor connection between self and the community People can not access meaningful continuous education and employment, the situation is complicated.

Today, the roundtable convoked by the federal government urges urgent efforts to tackle the intergenerational trauma that will improve the suicide crisis ongoing in the indigenous community, the social / emotional well-being of indigenous peoples and affect our community It is a welcome step to recognize the need to concentrate.

Mr. Matthew Cook, president of the National Indigenous Community Administration and Health Organization (NACCHO), said there is no immediate solution to the crisis, but a comprehensive strategy led by indigenous community managed medical services is a good starting point.

In a recently announced review of the National Mental Health Committee, mental health and social and emotional health teams within community-based health services linked to mental health services of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders experts It was recommended to establish.

"Clearly the Australian mental health system is causing indigenous people's failure and the indigenous community has been devastated by the high suicide rate and poor mental health results.

"The low spiritual health of indigenous communities often arises from historical deprivation, racial discrimination, and poor connection between self and the community.

"People can not access meaningful and sustainable education and employment, which complicates the situation, people with mental disorders often find drugs and alcohol related diseases.

"These can not be solved overnight, but can not be ignored, other generations of Aborigines are pressing for losing suicide, poor physical condition, and drug abuse."

"What we know is that the solution must be promoted by indigenous leaders and communities.This model has great benefits from the medical department managed by the community.

"I applaud the government to the roundtable and welcome the participation of NACCHO and its member countries working with the government to develop solutions as an integral part of strategic success.

"We can not waste a day, we are losing our son, daughter, brothers and sisters, every life that has lost suicide should be a life of salvation.

"The National Mental Health Committee reviews the goal of reducing suicide and attempted suicide attempts by 50% in the general population over the next 10 years.

Therefore, the proposed strategy should include suicide reduction targets for specific indigenous peoples and Torres Strait Islander, consistent with a broader strategy. "

These guidelines explain how the public can provide first aid to indigenous peoples and Torres Strait Islander who are experiencing a mental health condition or may be experiencing a mental health crisis . The role of the first assistant is to support people until receiving appropriate expert assistance or until the end of the crisis. These guidelines are designed to complement a series of guidelines to provide mental health first aid to indigenous peoples and Torres Strait Islander people. This research was funded by the Victoria Excellence Excellence Excellence Center (bbVCoE), which supports interdisciplinary innovation and quality studies to improve the prevention and treatment of depression and anxiety. For more information on bbVCoE, please visit www.beyondblue.org.au.

These guidelines are general advice on how to help indigenous people who may be experiencing mental health or mental health crisis. Because everyone is unique, it is very important to fit your individual needs. Therefore, these proposals are not always suitable for everyone. It is important to recognize that indigenous communities are not exactly the same; their mental health, understanding of methods and treatments may be different. Please note that individuals you aid may not be able to understand your mental health in your way. Please be familiar with how they understand

Medical expert's (Earth) network. A network of psychiatrists, nurses and mental health workers in Western Australia - a majority of them indigenous - increased by 120% in indigenous mental health services, increased by 144% in facing clinical counseling, and regional visits Resulting in a 44% increase in medical services. Community-managed health services should be the preferential promoter of community suicide prevention activities