Australia: Engaging Australian Aboriginal Youth In Mental Health Services

Australia: Engaging Australian Aboriginal Youth In Mental Health Services Tracy Westerman, 2011   It is currently estimated that up to 40% of Aboriginal youth (aged 13–17) will experience some form of mental health problem within their lifetime. Of greater concern is the evidence that indicates that Aboriginal youth fail to access mental health services commensurate with this need. This is due, in part, to the characteristically monocultural nature of service delivery of existing services....

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