Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Tom Calma; Pat Dudgeon; Abigail Bray

doi:10.1111/ap.12299

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Tom Calma
, Pat Dudgeon
, Abigail Bray

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Abstract

Closing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health gap is an urgent national priority. This commentary provides both an overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional well being and mental health and some of the promising initiatives for restoring wellbeing. Solutions for addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander mental health issues require a “best of both worlds” approach which acknowledges the impact of social and cultural determinants on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	255-260
Number of pages	6
Journal	Australian Psychologist
Volume	52
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ap.12299
Publication status	Published - Aug 2017
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

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