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Boxing trainer raises his fists to give people hope
Boxing trainer Albie Roebeck has started his attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the Longest Punchbag Marathon which currently stands at 55 hours. Roebeck who overcame depression is taking on the challenge in the hope to raise awareness around mental health.
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Māori support for Muslim community continues
Health providers from Canterbury and Auckland have been working together to support the Muslim community since the tragic events in March. Today members from the Muslim community and Māori health representatives gathered at Rehua Marae to boost the kaupapa Māori driven mental health support they provide
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Mental Health affects us all
Breaking down the stigmas associated with mental health as well as addressing social issues is critical to raising awareness and making a difference for those who are affected by mental health issues, and indeed it affects us all. This is the message that health professional Dr Pikihuia is promoting this week, for mental health awareness.
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Has Mason Durie's Whare Tapa Whā model delivered for Māori?
With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, Te Ao News looks at the effectiveness of our mental health services and the results that they have brought to Maoridom.
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Rangatahi use their voice to make a difference
Rangatahi Māori from across the country have gathered in Wainuiomata this weekend to discuss how to combat some of the major issues facing Māori.
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Tā moko helps Māori recover from addiction
Tohunga Mark Kopua (Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Ira & Ngāti Porou) suggests that Tā moko has a role to play in addiction recovery and mental health service delivery.
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New study to research final letters left by victims of suicide
For the first time in Aotearoa, a new study announced by Mike King will look into the final letters or messages left by victims of suicide to find answers as to why so many New Zealander’s are taking their lives.
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Mental health services receive $6m boost
$6 million will be made available for underfunded mental health services at 22 general practices and one kaupapa Māori provider across seven DHBs. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Health made the announcement today as part of the government's first major investment in primary mental health for Budget 2019.
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Boxer to break world record to raise awareness about mental health
Albie Roebeck is preparing to break a Guinness World Record of the Longest Punchbag Marathon to raise awareness about mental health.
