An article from 2017, written by 3 staff within the Technology and…
Question Answered step-by-step An article from 2017, written by 3 staff within the Technology and… An article from 2017, written by 3 staff within the Technology and Psychiatry University system in India are stating that “In the 21st century, traditional healers and their healing practices constitute a vital component in the Indian health-care system. More than two-thirds of people with mental illness and their family members have a strong belief in the supernatural causation of mental illness, and this belief forces them to consult traditional healers before resorting to modern health care. Beliefs and help-seeking behaviors are highly correlated with each other and are greatly influenced by the culture” (https://www.jhrr.org/article.asp?issn=2394-2010;year=2017;volume=4;issue=3;spage=89;epage=95;aulast=Biswal) How do you think this may influence some of the people from Indian backgrounds living in Australia, whom you are supporting as a mental health worker, AND what considerations may you include in your work? (word limit 100)How would you balance your understanding of mental illness from a Westernized model that it is an illness that requires medical and recovery focused treatment? AND how may the Western model be perceived? (word limit 100)What may be important to consider regarding the support relationship between you, as the worker, and the client who is from an Indian background and holds understanding as stated in the introductory abstract? (word limit 100)Should you find it challenging to work with people who hold diverse explanatory models to your own or the one’s you have been taught, who could you best consult with to overcome such challenges? Social Science Psychology COMMUNITY CHCDIV002 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


