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People with Multicultural and Diverse Backgrounds and Connections

27 April 2023

People with multicultural and diverse backgrounds and connections face unique challenges that put them at an increased risk of developing mental illness. Displacement, family separation, past exposure to trauma and torture, prolonged detention and social isolation can negatively impact mental health and wellbeing. We also know that people with multicultural and diverse backgrounds and connections are often reluctant to seek help because of language barriers, a lack of culturally sensitive and inclusive service providers, and perceived discrimination by mainstream services.

In this download you will find a collection of resources which explore some of these issues and provide useful tips for better supporting these people.

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