Reprinted from "Immigrants and Refugees" issue of Visions Journal, 2010, 6 (3), p. 28
Responding to Older Adults with Substance Use, Mental Health and Gambling Challenges: A guide for workers and volunteers
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
www.camh.net/Publications/Resources_for_Professionals/Older_Adults/responding_older_adults.pdf
Practical information on mental health, substance use and gambling problems for people who work with older adults
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
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McGill University
www.mcgill.ca/mmhrc
Relevant resources for people living with mental health problems, families, community groups, professionals and administrators
Cultures West: Promoting mental health for immigrants and refugees
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Spring 2009 (volume 27, issue 1)
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
www.amssa.org
An issue of Cultures West devoted to mental health care and promotion for immigrants and refugees
Lessons from the Field: Issues and Resources in Refugee Mental Health
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The National Alliance for Multicultural Mental Health
www.refugees.org/uploadedFiles/Participate/Resources/Books_and_Publications/lessons_field.pdf
A US publication that discusses best practices in assisting refugees and promoting well-being. It also includes case studies of refugees from Somalia, Kurdistan and Bosnia-Herzegovina
IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
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Inter-Agency Standing Committee, a collaboration of United Nations and non-United Nations humanitarian agencies and organizations
www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/guidelines_iasc_mental_health_psychosocial_june_2007.pdf
These guidelines describe the mental health and psychosocial impacts of emergencies like civil conflicts, war and natural disasters. While these guidelines are intended to assist humanitarian efforts, they provide everyone with an excellent discussion of a human rights approach to mental health and well-being
Disclaimer:
This list is not comprehensive and does not imply endorsement of resources