Tamil families face uphill battle: new report
Attention Health/Immigration/Community Editors:
Media Alert – Tamil families face uphill battle in new country,
says new report
Toronto, April 26, 2005 – The findings of the
Tamil Mental Health Project will be released on Friday, April 29, at
10:15 a.m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chamber. This
report is the culmination of interviews with 1,600 Tamil men and women
in the GTA assessing the factors affecting their mental health, including
anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and perceived quality
of life. The study identifies:
- the nature and extent of mental health issues in the Tamil community;
- service gaps in the areas of newcomer settlement and adaptation; and
- the need for language-specific, culturally appropriate
services in the social
service/mental health sector.
Event: Announcement of the Tamil Mental Health Project Findings
When: Friday, April 29, 2005, 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chamber,
150 Borough Drive
Who: Dr. Morton Beiser, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Toronto
Dr. Laura Simich, Culture Community and Health Studies, CAMH
Mr. Abi Singam, Research Analyst, CAMH and University of Toronto
Other: Members of Tamil community will be on hand
for media interviews
For further information:
Naga Ramalingam, 416-586-9777 ext. 438
Family Service Association of Toronto
