Journal article
International declaration on rural mental health research: 10 guiding principles and standards
The Australian journal of rural health, Vol.32(4), pp.611-616
08/2024
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Abstract
Rural communities have unique mental health needs and challenges which are often related to the uniqueness of the community itself. On a per‐capita basis, the investment in rural mental health research is far less than that in urban communities. Added to this, rural communities are often at risk of researchers, based in large urban universities, visiting, conducting the research with minimal engagement with local stakeholders and limited understanding of the community's social‐service‐environmental context. Often this research leaves no visible benefit to the community with respect to increased knowledge, resources or community capacity. This commentary is based on the insights of a panel of authors from 9 countries, each with extensive experience of rural mental health research and work. And it seeks to stimulate the discourse on responsible rural mental health practice. The aim of this commentary is to provide a reference on research practice for novice and experienced researchers on rural mental health research and practice, to assist policymakers, government and funding bodies to establish appropriate standards and guidelines for rural mental health research, and support rural communities to advocate for equity of funding and sustainable research as they engage with researchers, funders and governments. The 10 standards in this declaration will help guide researchers toward research that is beneficial to rural communities and also help develop the local community's research capability, which ultimately will serve to enhance the mental health and well‐being of rural communities.
Details
- Title
- International declaration on rural mental health research: 10 guiding principles and standards
- Creators
- Russell Roberts - Charles Sturt UniversitySarah‐Anne Munoz - Education for Scotland & UHIKarla Thorpe - Mental Health Commission of CanadaHazel Dalton - Charles Sturt UniversityLeith Deacon - University of GuelphDavid Meredith - Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development AuthorityMark Gussy - La Trobe UniversitySteve F. Bain - Texas A&M University‐KingsvilleChristian Swann - Southern Cross UniversityMaria Lindstrom - Umeå UniversityJordi Blanch - University of BarcelonaAnnette Beautrais - Timaru HospitalHelene Silverblatt - University of New MexicoLuis Salvador-Carulla - University of CanberraFinola Colgan - Mental Health IrelandTammy D. Heinz - University of TexasDavid Perkins - University of CanberraSean Russell - Coventry UniversityLaura Grattidge - University of Tasmania
- Publication Details
- The Australian journal of rural health, Vol.32(4), pp.611-616
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Number of pages
- 6
- Identifiers
- 991013217413602368
- Copyright
- © 2024 National Rural Health Alliance Ltd.
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article