Table 1 Structure and content of the mental health promotion program for Arabic-speaking refugees
Session One: Introduction and covering the core concept of what is good mental health and wellbeing | Session Two: Mental health problems and illness | Session Three: Stigma and help-seeking | Session Four: Self-help strategies |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of facilitator and goals of the program | Recap previous session | Recap previous session | Recap previous session |
Ice-Breaker activity | Define mental illness and flag common mental disorders in refugee populations | Early intervention and help-seeking barriers | Everyday actions to promote wellbeing |
Discuss ‘Good Mental Health’ and Mental Wellbeing | Group activity | Group activity | Discuss improving sleep hygiene |
Breakout group activity | Common mental disorders in refugee populations | Reducing stigma and the Australian mental health care system | Mindfulness exercise |
Summary of good mental health and wellbeing | Summary of mental illness | Summary of help seeking and the importance of early intervention | Summary of the content of all previous weeks and completion of post intervention survey |