Indigenous men's support groups and social and emotional wellbeing: a meta-synthesis of the evidence

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Despite the prevalence of Indigenous men’s support groups little is known about their strategies and outcomes. These support groups aim to empower men to take greater control and responsibility of their health and wellbeing by providing education, counselling, health clinics, cultural activities, drug- and alcohol-free social events and diversionary programs for men facing criminal charges. The qualitative research conducted through this study found that promoting empowerment, wellbeing, social cohesion for men and their families these support groups may save costs through reduced expenditure on health care, welfare and criminal justice costs and higher earnings. Many useful recommendations regarding effective programs are made. (Abstract, edited).

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