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Posted: **Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:06 pm**

In the arena of international mental health, AMHR is one of only a few research groups working in collaboration with service providers to bring scientifically proven, cost-effective mental health services to those most in need. Central to the AMHR model is a commitment to view mental health through a local lens. That means using ethnographic study methods to talk with local populations to understand their mental health problems from the perspective of their own culture. This is the foundation for AMHR’s subsequent scientific work of selecting and adapting interventions in ways local people will understand and accept. AHMR then collaborates with the providers to conduct scientific studies, such as controlled trials, to assess how effective the services are.

Too often, says Bass, NGOs and other service providers bypass the local perspective and simply import Western-based assessments and therapies that may not translate well to other cultures. “We need to know what the problems are, and we first spend time doing needs assessments,” she says. “We don’t go into a place and say, ‘Oh, there’s a disaster; everybody must have PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder].’ We take an exploratory approach and determine what the problems are and how they affect people’s functioning and daily lives.”

http://magazine.jhsph.edu/2009/summer/f ... ds/page_2/

This research group's method of assessments and implementing effect, low-cost mental health services in Kurdistan is proving to be successful. Its a very interesting article, and I recommend everyone to read it as its educational as well. I think in the near future this would be something Somalia will be a good candidate for, once peace and stability is achieved inshallah. Only god knows how badly we need mental health services.

Posted: **Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:11 pm**

Ismahaan huuno but your mental problems is not due to ethnic culture shock or disassociation, but because of your weight first, and later because of aids.

Posted: **Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:13 pm**

Gosh you are so annoying.

Posted: **Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:15 pm**

yes, the kurds are a very sad story

Posted: **Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:15 pm**

loooolismahaaan

Sorry macaanto-- i cant help it. I am born to be annoying i guess.

Posted: **Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:22 pm**

Fah,

We are not ready for the likes of AMHR just yet. But just Imagine if their services were brought to Somalia.

I think Somalis have inflicted on themselves as much torture and mental instability as the Kurds experienced.

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:36 am**

Ismahan123 wrote:Fah,

We are not ready for the likes of AMHR just yet. But just Imagine if their services were brought to Somalia. I think Somalis have inflicted on themselves as much torture and mental instability as the Kurds experienced.

It would be difficult because these organisations or anyone who uses their service would probably be labelled as "dad waalan"

But I suppose we - especially educated Somalis - are all well aware of our mental issues

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:38 am**

Speak for yourself, BV.

As for the topic, are they saying the cure for madness will vary depending on the location and culture? Hmmm! Sounds like waffle to me.

ps
The title of the thread makes me worry about Ismahan's mental health.

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:43 am**

Paddington Bear wrote:Speak for yourself, BV.
As for the topic, are they saying the cure for madness will vary depending on the location and culture? Hmmm! Sounds like waffle to me.

ps
The title of the thread makes me worry about Ismahan's mental health.

people who have seen war need mental counseling

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:45 am**

All is needed is TAHLIIL ! It cures everything

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:49 am**

AbdiWahab252 wrote:All is needed is TAHLIIL ! It cures everything

lol tahliil oo ay odayaal TB qaba candhuuf kasoo buuxiyeen ayad leedahay waa daawo

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:54 am**

@Tahlil. If that's what they mean by local methods then I'm in full agreement I suppose.

Posted: **Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:55 am**

Paddington,

Local solutions for local problems

Diyeeshasha,

It worked well for our parents why not us ?

Posted: **Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:07 pm**

black velvet wrote:
Ismahan123 wrote:Fah,

We are not ready for the likes of AMHR just yet. But just Imagine if their services were brought to Somalia. I think Somalis have inflicted on themselves as much torture and mental instability as the Kurds experienced.
It would be difficult because these organisations or anyone who uses their service would probably be labelled as "dad waalan"

But I suppose we - especially educated Somalis - are all well aware of our mental issues

True there will be alot of challenges, but that can be said about anything new that is introduced to a given society who will view it as out of norm. If the educated mass are to get involved, there is bound to be some positive results out of this for Somalis. I'm sure, having Somalis involves in the program will get the population to be more receptive about the services.

Diyeeshaha_Tolka wrote:
AbdiWahab252 wrote:All is needed is TAHLIIL ! It cures everything

lol tahliil oo ay odayaal TB qaba candhuuf kasoo buuxiyeen ayad leedahay waa daawo

UUsheeg, and prolly that odaay needs mentel help too.

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