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Experiences of Chinese migrants caring for family members with schizophrenia in Australia

Published Date: 22.3.2013

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone living with a mental illness

Schizophrenia Migrants Mental health CALD Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone living with a mental illness

View Publication Schizophrenia Migrants Mental health CALD Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
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Experiences of Chinese migrants caring for family members with schizophrenia in Australia

Published Date: 22.3.2013

  • Author/ Authors

    Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Lynette Joubert, Carol Harvey

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Poon, A. W. C., Joubert, L., & Harvey, C. (2013). Experiences of Chinese migrants caring for family members with schizophrenia in Australia. Social Work in Health Care, 52(2-3), 144–165. https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2012.737907

Long Summary

This article explores the experiences of Chinese migrants to Australia who are caring for a person with schizophrenia. The article explores their caring experiences, help-seeking behaviours, and burden. The article also makes a range of recommendations for policy makers and social workers to recognise and better meet the needs of these carers.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Reveals that Chinese migrants may not seek help for psychiatric problems due to stigma and lack of knowledge of the system
  • Lists a range of recommendations including mental health education programs for the Chinese community in Australia as well as targeted awareness campaigns in Mandarin and Cantonese

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Explores how social workers can recognise and better meet the needs of carers
  • Emphasises the importance of social workers being educated about cultural interpretations of mental illness and Chinese family coping methods

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