Mental Health in Indigenous Community

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MENTAL HEALTH IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Step 1: assessing different types of needs........................................................................................1
Step 2: potential changes for the needs............................................................................................3
Step 3: swot analysis........................................................................................................................4
Step 4: Programmes based on priority and justification..................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
Reference list...................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
The term mental wellbeing is something that often goes unnoticed. The prevalence of
negligence of care is highly visible among the indigenous groups. Emotional wellbeing is often
used by indigenous individuals to explain, social, and even cultural wellbeing of an individual.
However often due to social exclusion or even limited economic support the aspect of mental
care remains a neglected part. The current task therefore aims to understand the importance of
mental wellbeing amongst the indigenous group and the ways current scenario can be improved
for better health outcomes.
Step 1: assessing different types of needs
Based on the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, it can be stated self-actualization is the prime
thing that needs to be achieved (Lima et al. 2019). However, the road to self-actualization is
highly constrained with disparity based on social and economic status. In that regards, it would
be fair enough to state basic facilities such as healthcare are of prime importance. The poor
mental health among indigenous individuals is leading cause of concern. In 2003-04, the
indigenous Australians (Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginals), were exposed to double
chances of being hospitalised due to disorder in behaviour as compared to other Australian
population (Hinton et al. 2015).
The incidents of self-harm and assault can act as an indication of poor mental health among the
targeted population. The rates of self-harm were 7 times more likely in males and 31 times more
likely in females as compared to general Australian population (Hinton et al. 2015). However,
there remains a question regarding what are the possible factors that triggers mental disorders.