Understanding Aboriginal concepts of health

Dr Pompeo Martelli, Psychiatrist and Director of Museo della mente of Rome, talks about the prevention and intervention strategies that should be implemented for the well being of Australian Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders.

Source: Courtesy of Pompeo Martelli

The Western approach to tackling Australian Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders issues seems irreconcilable with their conceptual structure and worldview. This is what cultural makes integration so difficult.

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