Beyond psychiatry: motivations for considering an Australian wellbeing program within Malaysian health services

Silim UA 1 , Suhaimi AF 2 , Moore G 3 , Ryan B 4 , Castle DJ 5

Affiliations 

  • 1 Consultant Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • 3 Program Manager, Frameworks for Health, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • 4 Program Manager, International Unit, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • 5 Chair of Psychiatry, St. Vincent's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Australas Psychiatry, 2019 Jun;27(3):262-266.
PMID: 30931582 DOI: 10.1177/1039856219834074

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To explore the relevance and adaptability of the Optimal Health Program for mental and primary healthcare providers in Malaysia.

METHODS: Evaluate stakeholder engagement and training programme for psychiatrists, family medicine specialists, public health specialists, physicians, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and representatives from a patient support group. Evaluate the programme for applicability, as well as participant's knowledge and confidence in using key components.

RESULTS: The training was very well received in terms of content, training materials and facilitation style. Development of culturally specific materials will be needed. Improvement in the self-rating measurement for knowledge and confidence in using key Optimal Health Program components was reported at the completion of the 2-day training.

CONCLUSIONS: The Optimal Health Program has potential as a comprehensive socio-culturally responsive self-management programme that is relevant within mental health services and adaptable for task-sharing of mental health care in Malaysia.

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