According to Walker et al., disciplines such as psychology and public health practice at times constructing Aboriginal or other ethnic groups as an ‘other’ ...Group of answer choiceshelps to avoid essentialising different cultureshas implications for how individuals and communities are treated in health and mental health contextshas no continuing effects on the health system

1.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people often define illness in cultural terms. The early European model of viewing health issues did not include an understanding of the complexity of many Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s culture and their holistic approach to health. 2. The history of European contact has been one of conflict, domination and suppression, leaving many Indigenous Australians dispossessed and culturally bereft. As a result many Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people continue to suffer significant health, social and educational disadvantage. 3. Since colonisation, healthy Aboriginal ‘bush tucker’ has mostly been replaced by high fat, low fibre, high salt and high sugar foods of low nutritional value. As a result, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are disproportionately common among Indigenous Australian communities. 4. loss of group identity result in mental health issue eg suicide and smoking, alcohol and substance abuse. according the above, use 50wrods to answer the below question What factors are likely to contribute to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ill health and give examples of three common diseases experienced by these groups of people

According to Walker et al., applying approaches developed largely from Western-based belief systems to all people ...Group of answer choicesis discriminatory, because it fails to recognise people’s cultural, ethnic and religious differencescan be useful, because it avoids essentialising culturesrecognises the significance of culture and cultural difference in facilitating health and wellbeing

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples perspectives of wellbeing incorporate:Note: Multiple answers allowed. Question 14Select one or more:a.Health outcomesb.Rights c.Social justiced.Equity

What factor does NOT contribute to the disadvantaged health landscape of Indigenous people?Question 7Select one:a.Language barriersb.The additional use of traditional medicines and healing practicesc.limited localised health servicesd.Change in diet composition and physical activitye.Loss of ancestral land and its resources

According to Valeggia and Snodgrass, which of the following is NOT true regarding mental health in Indigenous populations?Question 8Answera.Indigenous populations suffer from a disproportionately high burden of mental illness that includes high rates of depression, substance abuse, violence, and suicideb.Urbanization and poverty are common determinants of mental health issues that impact both Indigenous and non-Indigenous populationsc.Despite community support and collaboration, projects involving greater involvement with Indigenous culture have not protected communities from anxiety, depression, and suicide d.Data on Indigenous-specific mental health issues is scarce due to a lack of appreciation of Indigenous mental health constructse.Indigenous populations have not received adequate research and funding devoted to mental health