Assessing the Use of Mental Health Services by Adolescents from Non- English Speaking Backgrounds in Australia.

Luntz, Jennifer J.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Assessing the Use of Mental Health Services by Adolescents from Non- English Speaking Backgrounds in Australia.

Luntz, Jennifer J.

MCT, v18 n1 p47-51 Aut 1999

Describes the first stage in Victoria, Australia's child and adolescent mental health services' (CAMHS) progress toward cultural proficiency in service delivery, focusing on research regarding services for adolescents age 12-18 years. Data from students, parents, and community agency workers provide information on families' adaptation to life in Australia and on changes needed for CAMHS. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Mental Health Programs, Minority Group Children, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Social Influences, Social Services

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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