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CARE -GIVING AND THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF 'MENTAL ILLNESS'
IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
Health Topics


Renata Kokanovic, Alan Petersen, Vlasta Mitchell and Susan Hansen
Eastern Perth Public and Community Health Unit & Murdoch University
March 2001
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CONTENTS

Programs
Publications
Events
Links
Working towards a healthier future for all West Australians
Report Information, Acknowledgements, Project Team List
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
The Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian & Polish communities in Western Australia
Interviews with carers with summary of findings
Focus groups with community members plus a summary of findings
Interviews with health and mental health practitioners: summary of findings
Health and mental health practitioners: summary of findings
Conclusion and recommendations
References
Appendices
A. Informed consent
B. Questionnaire for service providers
C. Interview schedule for carers
D. Focus group topic outline
E. Information letter for mental health practitioners
F. Interview schedule for mental health practitioners
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