Over 1000 pupils in the northern region are in a state of mental distress. That's according to the Te Tai Tokerau Region's Principals Association, who say most of the children in need are primary aged children, and some are even suicidal.
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Kaikohe moves to protect their youth
The community of Kaikohe has opened up a new space that will support youth aged 12 to 24 years in an attempt to help prevent suicide in Northland.
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Gisborne reeling with the loss of two lives at the weekend
Whānau in Gisborne are mourning the loss of two young Māori to suspected suicide at the weekend. This follows calls in the community for more tools to build suicide awareness to prevent these devastating outcomes.
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$30mil down the slots in NZ pubs and clubs
Small gambling venues need to do more to prevent harmful gambling. This from Problem Gambling Foundation following the release of a Department of Internal Affairs report which found, pokies machines in small venues don't have continuous supervision against problem gambling like casinos do.
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New data to help address Māori mental health in West Auckland
Te Whānau o Waipareira has new research and data to help address the high rates of poor mental health among Māori in West Auckland. The lead research director Dr. Tanya Allport says the focus should be evidential based not just 'Kaupapa Māori'.
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Māori glossary introduces non-judgmental health words
The author of a new Māori glossary of health words says English can be condescending. Keri Opai of Te Pou o Whakaaro Nui wants non-judgemental language used in the mental health, addiction and disability sector.
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Mental Health workers lodge claim for pay equity
Two of the country's largest unions have lodged a pay equity claim with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) on behalf of thousands of community mental health workers. The move comes less than two weeks out from a significant pay rise for their colleagues in the disability support and aged care sectors.
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Ngāti Rangitihi researcher working with indigenous to combat Huntington's disease
Dr Melanie Cheung has just returned from Rome where she represented indigenous communities at an audience with the Pope for those suffering from Huntington’s disease.
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TAHUA 2017: Fears budget won't meet mental health needs
Mental health has received a $224mil boost for mental health services. Te Kāea spoke with some Māori mental health workers who are concerned that the money won't be directed to the right areas within the sector.
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Urban Māori hold own hui on govt strategy for suicide prevention
The Government didn't want to hold a consultation in their region, so West Auckland Youth Support Group THRIVE held their own, in conjunction with Hāpai Te Hauora, to discuss the Government's Draft National Strategy for the Prevention of Suicide.
