Bindu Joseph
Biographic Data
| ID | 5418212 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bindu Joseph |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bindu |
| FAMILY NAME | Joseph |
| SIGNATURE | JOSEPH B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Federation University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2872-1892 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Carer Perspectives on the Influence of Spirituality, Religion and Culture on the Mental Health of African Australians
INTRODUCTION: Mental health experiences among African Australians are influenced by cultural beliefs, spirituality, religion and caregiving expectations. This study explored carers' perspectives on how these factors shape mental health experiences and caregiving practices. METHODS: Guided by Leininger's transcultural nursing framework, a descriptive phenomenological design using Colaizzi's method was employed. Ten African Australian carers, recru…
Mental Health Professionals’ Perspectives of the Role of Spirituality, Religion and Culture on the Mental Health of African Australians
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries, with nearly half its population identifying as culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). Among this diversity, African Australians now number nearly 400,000, reflecting global migration trends. Research indicates that people from the Horn of Africa and East Africa are at higher risk of developing psychosis, yet they face significant disparities in mental health care access and quality…
Experiences of Bicultural Mental Health Clinicians Working Within Australian Mental Health Settings
Access to mental health services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds remains problematic owing to a variety of factors that contribute to low engagement with mental health services. There is also a need for our mental health systems to be more culturally safe to effectively and equitably support their diverse consumer population. Several initiatives have been explored to increase access to mental health servic…
The Role of Culture, Religion, and Spirituality on the Mental Health of Africans in Australia
Caught between Two Cultures
Mental illness often emerges before the age of 25, with suicide being the leading cause of death among young people in Australia. Migrant communities, including the Indian-born population, experience high rates of mental illness and delayed help-seeking. Parents and caregivers in these communities play a key role in supporting their children's mental health. The study aimed to examine the mental health awareness and help-seeking behaviour of Indi…
Correlates of Tobacco Use Among People with Mental Illness Within Asia
Tobacco use among people with mental illness is one of the contributing risk factors for premature morbidity and mortality. Two in three people with mental illness are current smokers with deteriorating physical health and quality of life. This review outlines the prevalence and predictors of tobacco use among people with mental illness in Asia. Twenty-five cross-sectional studies were selected from the exhaustive search of databases. Ten countri…
Through the Lens of Psychiatrists
Smoking among people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a pleading public health concern as the rates are much higher compared to the general population. Although different interventions are available to provide cessation support, there is limited evidence of assessing psychiatrists' perspectives on smoking cessation among people with SMI. The study aims to explore the perspectives of psychiatrists regarding smoking cessation among people with …
Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-Covid-19 pandemic period
Factors identified in this study should be considered in reviewing and updating current support strategies for staff at HE institutions across all countries to reduce stress and burnout and improve wellbeing
Exploring the Therapeutic Effectiveness of Genograms in Family Therapy
The primary aim of the literature review is to explore the relevant literature on the use and effectiveness of genograms in family therapy. The literature is predominantly related to the use of genograms in various settings and adaptations. There are minimal studies on the effectiveness of genograms as a therapeutic tool in family therapy. Searches were conducted of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and PsycINFO electronic databases. The internatio…
Transition Experiences of Indian Nurses Into Australian Mental Health System
Introduction: In the past decade, there has been an influx of migrant nurses from India to Australia. Migrant professionals have specific transition needs associated with working in Mental Health (MH). This study aimed to explore the transition experience of overseas trained nurses from India working in Australian MH settings. Method: Hermeneutic phenomenology was the methodological approach used in the study. The participants ( N = 16) were over…
Psychological impact of Covid-19 on healthcare workers
COVID-19 has augmented the psychological distress among HCWs. Factors identified in this study should be considered in managing the wellbeing of HCWs, who had been serving as the frontline drivers in managing the crisis successfully across all participating countries. Furthermore, interventions to address their psychological distress should be considered
Electronic Cigarettes or Vaping
The use of electronic cigarettes or vaping is currently increasing in popularity globally. Debate continues regarding their potential role for smoking cessation. We aimed to compare the profiles, use and perceptions of using e-cigarettes amongst online forum users in a developed and a developing country. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among members of different popular online forums in Australia and Bangladesh who were current or ex-users…
Covid-19
BACKGROUND: The current pandemic of COVID-19 impacted the psychological wellbeing of populations globally. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the extent and identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study across 17 countries during Jun-2020 to Jan-2021. Levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale), fear of COVID-19 (Fear of COVID-19 Scale),…
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Covid-19
BACKGROUND: The current pandemic of COVID-19 impacted the psychological wellbeing of populations globally. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the extent and identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study across 17 countries during Jun-2020 to Jan-2021. Levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale), fear of COVID-19 (Fear of COVID-19 Scale),…
Transition Experiences of Indian Nurses Into Australian Mental Health System
Introduction: In the past decade, there has been an influx of migrant nurses from India to Australia. Migrant professionals have specific transition needs associated with working in Mental Health (MH). This study aimed to explore the transition experience of overseas trained nurses from India working in Australian MH settings. Method: Hermeneutic phenomenology was the methodological approach used in the study. The participants ( N = 16) were over…
Psychological impact of Covid-19 on healthcare workers
COVID-19 has augmented the psychological distress among HCWs. Factors identified in this study should be considered in managing the wellbeing of HCWs, who had been serving as the frontline drivers in managing the crisis successfully across all participating countries. Furthermore, interventions to address their psychological distress should be considered
Electronic Cigarettes or Vaping
The use of electronic cigarettes or vaping is currently increasing in popularity globally. Debate continues regarding their potential role for smoking cessation. We aimed to compare the profiles, use and perceptions of using e-cigarettes amongst online forum users in a developed and a developing country. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among members of different popular online forums in Australia and Bangladesh who were current or ex-users…
Exploring the Therapeutic Effectiveness of Genograms in Family Therapy
The primary aim of the literature review is to explore the relevant literature on the use and effectiveness of genograms in family therapy. The literature is predominantly related to the use of genograms in various settings and adaptations. There are minimal studies on the effectiveness of genograms as a therapeutic tool in family therapy. Searches were conducted of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and PsycINFO electronic databases. The internatio…
Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-Covid-19 pandemic period
Factors identified in this study should be considered in reviewing and updating current support strategies for staff at HE institutions across all countries to reduce stress and burnout and improve wellbeing
The Role of Culture, Religion, and Spirituality on the Mental Health of Africans in Australia
Caught between Two Cultures
Mental illness often emerges before the age of 25, with suicide being the leading cause of death among young people in Australia. Migrant communities, including the Indian-born population, experience high rates of mental illness and delayed help-seeking. Parents and caregivers in these communities play a key role in supporting their children's mental health. The study aimed to examine the mental health awareness and help-seeking behaviour of Indi…
Correlates of Tobacco Use Among People with Mental Illness Within Asia
Tobacco use among people with mental illness is one of the contributing risk factors for premature morbidity and mortality. Two in three people with mental illness are current smokers with deteriorating physical health and quality of life. This review outlines the prevalence and predictors of tobacco use among people with mental illness in Asia. Twenty-five cross-sectional studies were selected from the exhaustive search of databases. Ten countri…
Through the Lens of Psychiatrists
Smoking among people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a pleading public health concern as the rates are much higher compared to the general population. Although different interventions are available to provide cessation support, there is limited evidence of assessing psychiatrists' perspectives on smoking cessation among people with SMI. The study aims to explore the perspectives of psychiatrists regarding smoking cessation among people with …
Carer Perspectives on the Influence of Spirituality, Religion and Culture on the Mental Health of African Australians
INTRODUCTION: Mental health experiences among African Australians are influenced by cultural beliefs, spirituality, religion and caregiving expectations. This study explored carers' perspectives on how these factors shape mental health experiences and caregiving practices. METHODS: Guided by Leininger's transcultural nursing framework, a descriptive phenomenological design using Colaizzi's method was employed. Ten African Australian carers, recru…
Mental Health Professionals’ Perspectives of the Role of Spirituality, Religion and Culture on the Mental Health of African Australians
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries, with nearly half its population identifying as culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). Among this diversity, African Australians now number nearly 400,000, reflecting global migration trends. Research indicates that people from the Horn of Africa and East Africa are at higher risk of developing psychosis, yet they face significant disparities in mental health care access and quality…
Experiences of Bicultural Mental Health Clinicians Working Within Australian Mental Health Settings
Access to mental health services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds remains problematic owing to a variety of factors that contribute to low engagement with mental health services. There is also a need for our mental health systems to be more culturally safe to effectively and equitably support their diverse consumer population. Several initiatives have been explored to increase access to mental health servic…
Mental health (11 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Thematic analysis (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Cross-sectional study (4 works)