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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Over the last three decades, overseas researchers have utilised administrative data to identify distinct patterns in shelter use. In Australia, the use of administrative data to understand service utilisation patterns among people ‘at risk’ of homelessness and experiencing homelessness is limited.
Godwin Kavaarpuo +2 more
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A study on the knowledge and skills of police officers in handling mentally ill persons in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa [PDF]
, 2009 The dissertation argues that police officers are not trained in handling mentally ill persons. Purpose The study explored police officers‟ knowledge of mental illness and skills necessary for handling mentally ill people. Research methods The descriptive
Kolwapi, Xola Xolani
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Embedded in the framework of intergenerational solidarity, this paper explores the interactions between older immigrants' participation in volunteering activities and intergenerational family relationships in the Chinese community in Sydney, Australia. The study investigates the effects of volunteering on the lives of older Chinese immigrants.
Bingqin Li +5 more
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Leveraging Embedding Techniques in Multimodal Machine Learning for Mental Illness Assessment [PDF]
arXivThe increasing global prevalence of mental disorders, such as depression and PTSD, requires objective and scalable diagnostic tools. Traditional clinical assessments often face limitations in accessibility, objectivity, and consistency. This paper investigates the potential of multimodal machine learning to address these challenges, leveraging the ...
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Working with mentally ill homeless persons: should we respect their quest for anonymity?
, 2000 Yuval Melamed +3 more
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children removed from their families by child protection services remain connected to their kin, Country and culture is a priority to begin to redress the intergenerational trauma and harm caused by colonisation.
Sharynne Hamilton +9 more
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Experiences of urban and suburban police officers encountering mental illness in their communities : training, attitudes and actions [PDF]
, 2010 This study was designed to explore the experiences of urban and suburban police officers who encounter persons with mental illness in their communities. The focus was on the issues of training, attitudes, and action when responding to calls involving the
Ricks, Sophie Madeline
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Learning to Generate Context-Sensitive Backchannel Smiles for Embodied AI Agents with Applications in Mental Health Dialogues [PDF]
arXivAddressing the critical shortage of mental health resources for effective screening, diagnosis, and treatment remains a significant challenge. This scarcity underscores the need for innovative solutions, particularly in enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of therapeutic support.
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hearing loss is a poignant issue in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and, without sufficient support, it can also contribute to disabling life experiences. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is intended to provide support to eligible people experiencing disability, however, to effectively serve this ...
Hannah Lack +4 more
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