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Submission Number: 44
Submission ID: 44
Submission UUID: 1a700a23-724a-41bc-83c2-f7083297591e
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Sat, 05/20/2023 - 14:48
Completed: Sat, 05/20/2023 - 14:59
Changed: Tue, 08/01/2023 - 20:02
Remote IP address: 105.245.103.2
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Dr.
Matsea
Thabisa
University of Venda
Thabisa Matsea holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work from the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, and is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Venda. She has practiced generic social work and has also worked in healthcare settings focusing mostly on the HIV and AIDS field. She has 10 years teaching experience in higher education. Dr Matsea is also involved in supervising masters’ students. Her research interests include social work in mental health, fieldwork, social work education, as well as teaching and learning in higher education.
No
Abstract
Social work and faith-based organizations collaboration: strengthening response to mental health problems in rural areas
THEME 2: Building sustainable, resilient, and self-reliant communities through indigenous modalities, inter-sectoral collaborations, and partnerships
SUB 2.6 Multi-sectoral strategies for mental health and substance abuse prevention and intervention
Oral Presentation
Mental health problems have become prevalent concern that affects individuals, groups, and communities significantly. Social workers and faith leaders are often the first point of contact when individuals and families face mental health problems or traumatic events. While social work is known for its role in promoting mental health and preventing mental health problems, faith-based organizations can play an important role in supporting individuals and families experiencing mental health problems and encouraging them to seek help. Faith-based interventions appear to be a culturally sensitive way to address mental health problems. Drawing on secondary data and the author’s research on mental health related issues in rural arears, this paper explores the opportunities that can be created because of collaboration between social work and faith-based organizations. It will analyze their role in dealing with mental health problems. The paper will also explore how this collaboration can strengthen response to mental health problems.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Dr
Ntandoyenkosi
Maphosa
Yes
Combination of empirical and desktop research
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Prof
Veonna
Goliath
Yes
Secondary data from former empirical study
Accepted
