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Here’s what we are sharing today:

• A study that looks into how the Aborginional Australian mindset can help us approach mental health better in Western culture

• Just recently an article was published that highlighted the efforts of focusing on spiritual healing to assist with the mental health of Aboriginal teens

• 8 affirmations about appreciating cultural heritage

Findings highlight the importance of understanding Indigenous perspectives to bridge the gap between Indigenous concepts of wellness and Western approaches to mental health

Mental health is a complex topic, and it's important to understand how different cultures view it. A meta-synthesis study looked at how Indigenous Australians understand mental health and disorders, and the results were enlightening!

Here's what the study found:

🌏 Indigenous Australians view mental health as interconnected with their life circumstances, including culture, spirituality, family, community, history, social and economic factors, fear, education, and loss.

🤝 Understanding Indigenous perspectives on mental health is crucial for bridging the gap between Western biomedical diagnostic labels and treatment pathways and Indigenous people's constructs of wellness.

🧠 By recognizing the dynamic interconnectedness between the multi-factorial components of life circumstances, we can gain a deeper insight into Indigenous people's understanding of mental health and illness.

So let's take a moment to appreciate the diverse perspectives on mental health and work towards a more inclusive and mindful approach to mental wellness. 🌿

TRADITIONAL HEALING METHODS IN AUSTRALIA

The traditional Aboriginal healing group Jalngangurru performs healing rituals involving physical touch and singing healing songs using red ochre. The rituals aim to heal both spiritual and physical ailments and have been passed down through generations. The program, managed by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Cultural Centre, partners with local health services to provide alternative health and well-being treatments.

THE DETAILS :

• The initiative was started in response to a series of suicides in the region and is part of the Kimberley Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Task Force.

• The passing on of sacred knowledge is a key focus, and efforts are being made to teach younger generations.

• Demand for the program has led healers to travel to Derby to run three-day healing workshops.

• Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation helped establish the program and respond to the growing demand for alternative medicinal practices. The program provides coping mechanisms for young people with trauma and offers an alternative to Western medicine.

• The program aims to preserve culture and empower youth by providing role models and cultural education.

HERE ARE SOME good old AFFIRMATIONS!

1. I embrace and honor the richness of my cultural heritage.

2. My cultural heritage is a source of strength and inspiration.

3. I take pride in the unique aspects of my cultural heritage.

4. By appreciating and preserving my cultural heritage, I contribute to the tapestry of humanity, fostering understanding and respect among different cultures.

5. I value the lessons and teachings embedded in my cultural heritage.

6. My cultural heritage connects me to a sense of belonging.

7. I cherish the opportunities to share my cultural heritage with others.

8. By appreciating my cultural heritage, I cultivate a deeper understanding of myself, fostering self-acceptance.

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