Informal and formal mental health: preliminary qualitative findings

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Table I Preliminary categories, informal and formal mental health support

Research question	Categories
What are the life-career issues, supports, challenges, and barriers for formal and informal helping practitioners in northern communities? What is the impact of Aboriginal culture on effective helping support and culturally appropriate training and supervision? What supports and resources would enhance the effectiveness and longevity of such workers?	Northern practice Community Insiders/outsiders Northern challenges Ethical issues Cultural context Sustaining northern practice