Can religion and spirituality improve mental health in CALD communities?

In her doctoral research, mental health occupational therapist and psychotherapist Shikha Malviya delves into the integration of religious and spiritual practices to enhance mental health. In this podcast episode, she discusses the effective and suitable application of age-old practices to support the mental well-being of individuals from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Shikha Malviya's study titled The Need for Integration of Religion and Spirituality into the Mental Health Care of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations in Australia: A Rapid Review' found people often relied on religious or spiritual practices for their mental health concerns. Source: Getty / Getty Images

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