The Waitangi Tribunal has heard the first of 207 claims concerning inequalities and institutional racism in the health system. The Wai 2575 Health Services and Outcomes Inquiry being held at Turangawaewae aims to reform the system so that Māori are treated fairly and get fair opportunity to treat others.
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Mental health workers look to adopt new care method
Mental health workers are looking to adopt a new treatment approach "Open Dialogue" to improve how they help families affected by mental illness. Supporting Families Auckland says the Australian method is the best practice of holistic care.
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Food garden project dedicated to mental health week
Mental health organisations hope to gain insight on the restorative affects of environmental interaction on the human psyche.
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Mental Health Awareness Week goes bush
A record number of New Zealanders are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week which kicks off today with a new theme.
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Māori researcher to study how whakamā affects mental health
A Ngāti Porou woman has won a scholarship to research the area of Māori emotions, particularly whakamā (shame or embarrassment).
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Lifeline launches workplace programme
It comes after New Zealand provisional suicide figures released in August this year showed that 46 percent of those that ended their lives were in employment.
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Spending time in nature promotes mental health
Rotorua Mental Health advocate Kingi Biddle is supporting the findings from the Mental Health Foundation which indicate that spending time in nature has a positive impact on the mental health of a person.
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Mana whenua hikoi for Lifeline
20-year-old Jessica Collins is setting off on a hikoi from Raglan to Kapowairua to raise funds for Lifeline.
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Depression: a silent battle
Depression is a battle of silence and it affects everyone differently. Voices of Hope founder Jazz Thornton says those suffering from depression don't have to do it alone.
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Man Up working with fathers to change families
Former Mongrel Mob member Toko Koopu says the Man Up programme, which strengthens men to become better fathers, husbands, and leaders in the home and community has not only changed him but given him a chance to improve other's lives.