Health in Difference 2013

18 Apr 2013

ACON’s Peace of Mind project

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Presenter: Vicky Coumbe, ACON Health

The Peace of Mind project, from ACON Health,  aimed to increase the mental health literacy of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community by running workshops that focused on building awareness of the experiences of mental distress and how to support others experiencing mental health issues.

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20 Apr 2013

Conference Summation

Ageing and Aged Care, Cultural Determinants, Doing LGBTI Health Differently, Intersex, Trans and Gender Diversity, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Rapporteurs for each of the conference streams will present a summation and synthesis that draws out the major findings, emerging issues ...

20 Apr 2013

Opening Doors: rainbow cultural competency in NZ

Doing LGBTI Health Differently, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Presenter: Michael Stevens, Affinity Services In 2011 the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) commissioned research into the needs and experiences of Rainbow ...

20 Apr 2013

Gender Diverse young people: a therapy case presentation

Intersex, Trans and Gender Diversity, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Presentation: Vanessa Watson, National LGBTI Health Alliance This presentation aims to illustrate therapeutic considerations when working with transgendered young people and their ...