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This Interactive Discussion / Poster Session will begin with a short introduction in which each poster presenter will describe the question and short outcome of their work in a 90-second oral presentation. Following the introduction participants will have the opportunity for individual discussion about the posters.
Presentations
Exploring Awareness, Attitudes And Experiences Towards Men's Mental Health Issues Amongst Working Professionals In India
1SAM Global University, India; 2IILM University, India; 3Amity University, India; 4Banaras Hindu University, India
The study explores attitudes, experiences and awareness towards men’s mental heath among working professionals in India to understand the sociocultural norms and systemic barriers that shape men’s mental health.The research highlights low mental health literacy, limited access to support, work, family expectations and economic barriers prevent men from seeking help.
Acculturation, Physical Activity, and Leisure Walking in Canadian Immigrants
Jennifer A. Boisvert1, W. Andrew Harrell2
1Independent Practice, United States of America; 2University of Alberta, Canada
This study examined acculturation, physical activity, and leisure walking in a large representative sample of immigrants and native born Canadians. Findings emphasize reducing barriers to immigrant’s physical activity and walking, which have relevance for women and aging immigrant’s right to health and good life quality, health equity, and social inclusion.
‘Fostering a Better World’: A Participatory Action Research to Foster Community of Solidarity in Prevention of Youth Suicide in Northeast India
Tama Dey
Christ University, Bangalore, India
The broader study explored socio-cultural-political contexts of youth suicide from a social justice framework to foster a community of solidarity in responding to suicide among youth living in Tezpur, Assam. This paper discusses the need for collective-actions based on the exploratory phases and review of how the collective-actions fostered community of solidarity.
Sa Hirap at Sa Ginhawa: The Continuing Plight of Philippine Migrant Workers with Ginhawa as Framework for Wellbeing
Archie Lawrence Palima Geneta
University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines
This research determined the reasons why the participants worked abroad. As the participants recounted their key motivations for work migration, the study also examined the mental wellbeing of the participants. The research also explored the psychological challenges encountered vis-a-vis the importance of mental health using the indigenous concept of ginhawa.
