Survey of northern informal and formal mental health practitioners
Background. This survey is part of a multi-year research study on informal and formal mental health support in northern Canada involving the use of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods in an effort to better understand mental health in a northern context. Objective. The...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:60afbc215f1248608c41fe62f5a236cd 2023-05-15T15:15:15+02:00 Survey of northern informal and formal mental health practitioners Linda O’Neill Serena George Stefanie Sebok 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v72i0.20962 https://doaj.org/article/60afbc215f1248608c41fe62f5a236cd EN eng Taylor & Francis Group http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/download/20962/pdf_1 https://doaj.org/toc/2242-3982 doi:10.3402/ijch.v72i0.20962 2242-3982 https://doaj.org/article/60afbc215f1248608c41fe62f5a236cd International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol 72, Iss 0, Pp 1-7 (2013) northern mental health informal and formal practitioners research Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 article 2013 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v72i0.20962 2022-12-30T22:45:19Z Background. This survey is part of a multi-year research study on informal and formal mental health support in northern Canada involving the use of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods in an effort to better understand mental health in a northern context. Objective. The main objective of the 3-year study was to document the situation of formal and informal helpers in providing mental health support in isolated northern communities in northern British Columbia, northern Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The intent of developing a survey was to include more participants in the research and access those working in small communities who would be concerned regarding confidentiality and anonymity due to their high profile within smaller populations. Design. Based on the in-depth interviews from the qualitative phase of the project, the research team developed a survey that reflected the main themes found in the initial qualitative analysis. The on-line survey consisted of 26 questions, looking at basic demographic information and presenting lists of possible challenges, supports and client mental health issues for participants to prioritise. Results. Thirty-two participants identified various challenges, supports and client issues relevant to their mental health support work. A vast majority of the respondents felt prepared for northern practice and had some level of formal education. Supports for longevity included team collaboration, knowledgeable supervisors, managers, leaders and more opportunities for formal education, specific training and continuity of care to support clients. Conclusion. For northern-based research in small communities, the development of a survey allowed more participants to join the larger study in a way that protected their identity and confidentiality. The results from the survey emphasise the need for team collaboration, interdisciplinary practice and working with community strengths as a way to sustain mental health support workers in the ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Circumpolar Health International Journal of Circumpolar Health Northwest Territories Nunavut Yukon Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Nunavut Yukon Northwest Territories Canada British Columbia ENVELOPE(-125.003,-125.003,54.000,54.000) International Journal of Circumpolar Health 72 1 20962 |
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Background. This survey is part of a multi-year research study on informal and formal mental health support in northern Canada involving the use of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods in an effort to better understand mental health in a northern context. Objective. The main objective of the 3-year study was to document the situation of formal and informal helpers in providing mental health support in isolated northern communities in northern British Columbia, northern Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The intent of developing a survey was to include more participants in the research and access those working in small communities who would be concerned regarding confidentiality and anonymity due to their high profile within smaller populations. Design. Based on the in-depth interviews from the qualitative phase of the project, the research team developed a survey that reflected the main themes found in the initial qualitative analysis. The on-line survey consisted of 26 questions, looking at basic demographic information and presenting lists of possible challenges, supports and client mental health issues for participants to prioritise. Results. Thirty-two participants identified various challenges, supports and client issues relevant to their mental health support work. A vast majority of the respondents felt prepared for northern practice and had some level of formal education. Supports for longevity included team collaboration, knowledgeable supervisors, managers, leaders and more opportunities for formal education, specific training and continuity of care to support clients. Conclusion. For northern-based research in small communities, the development of a survey allowed more participants to join the larger study in a way that protected their identity and confidentiality. The results from the survey emphasise the need for team collaboration, interdisciplinary practice and working with community strengths as a way to sustain mental health support workers in the ... |
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