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Walk A Mile In Our Shoes Research - Mental Health Foundation (NZ)
This week saw the launch of the Foundation's Walk A Mile In Our Shoes research. The research reveals that mental health services need to take a family and whanau-centred approach in order to reduce discrimination both towards and within families and whanau of people diagnosed with mental illness.
The research shows that families and whanau feel discriminated against by service staff and often struggle without enough support. Reported negative behaviours include not providing information, ignoring cultural and other worldviews, not consulting or including families and whanau and blaming or criticising parents.
Discrimination within families was also seen as a concern. However, through discussion families often became more self-aware, learning to practise better communication and be more supportive in their relationships. Like Minds, Like Mine was also recognised as having made a difference to people's understanding.
You can order your copy through the Mental Health Foundation online shop.
Through The Looking Glass - VIBE Research Project (NZ)
Young people talk about young people with experience of mental illness and implications for anti-discrimination initiatives.
Schizophrenia Trials Promising (GB)
The first human trial of a new schizophrenia drug has yielded promising results, report scientists. What sets apart the experimental drug from all other antipsychotics is its target in the brain - glutamate receptors rather than dopamine.
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6971037.stm
Family Psychoeducation For Schizophrenia ((ITY)
Lorenza Magliano, M.D., Ph.D.; Andrea Fiorillo, M.D., Ph.D.; Claudio Malangone, M.D., Ph.D.; Corrado De Rosa, M.D.; Mario Maj, M.D., Ph.D. and the Family Intervention Working Group
This study explored the effectiveness of a psychoeducational family intervention for schizophrenia on patients' personal and social functioning as well as on relatives' burden and perceived support. Details
Carer's Assessment Of Needs (NZ)
If you are interested in participating in this study which will just involve one 30 minute telephone call from one of the researchers, we would love to hear from you. You will be asked about the assistance you receive, and if there are any improvement which you could suggest. The information you give will be entirely confidential. You will not be identified in the report in any way. To participate in the study please call the toll free line 0800 579351. Details
Family Carers And Mental Illness - SANE Research (AUS)
Families play a major role in providing day-to-day care for people with a mental illness, but improved support is urgently needed, especially in education for this role. Details
Impact Of Schizophrenia On Carers In NZ - The Cost Of Caring (NZ)
The New Zealand questionnaire contained seven main sections; demographics, time spent caring for someone with schizophrenia, costs associated with caring, questions regarding employment while caring, caring and unpaid activities, information about the person with schizophrenia being cared for and additional questions regarding caring. Details
Twelve-month prevalence, severity, and treatment contact of mental disorders in New Zealand born and migrant Pacific participants in Te Rau Hinengaro: The New Zealand Mental Health Survey (NZ)
The social and cultural fabric of Pacific peoples in New Zealand society is diverse, complex and heterogenous. There are differences between cultural groups and also within cultural groups in terms of norms, customs, language, cultural values and behaviours. Report
Exploration of Pacific perspectives of Pacific models of mental health service delivery in New Zealand (NZ)
The aim of this study was to provide indepth qualitative data that explored Pacific perceptions and experience of the theory, practice, and utilisation of Pacific mental health services in New Zealand. This paper documents: (i) the different models of care practiced in the Pacific mental health sector, and (ii) the specific components that: (a) make these models uniquely Pacific, and (b) that consumers and families identified as integral to the recovery process. Report
The interface between cultural understandings: Negotiating new spaces for Pacific mental health (NZ)
This theoretical paper introduces the concept of the "negotiated space", a model developed by Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Maui Hudson and colleagues describing the interface between different worldviews and knowledge systems. This is primarily a conceptual space of intersection in-between different ways of knowing and meaning making, such as, the Pacific indigenous reference and the dominant Western mental health paradigm of the bio-psycho-social. Paper
Development of a child, adolescent and family mental health service for Pacific young people in Aotearoa/New Zealand (NZ)
This paper describes the development of a dedicated Pacific child, adolescent and family mental health service based in Porirua, Aotearoa/New Zealand(NZ). Particular reference is made to, firstly, the social and demographic characteristics of the population we serve, and referrals to our service, and secondly, to key Samoan research findings which emphasize the Samoan relational concept of self as a fundamental concept underpinning Samoan notions of mental wellbeing.Paper
Pacific Models of Mental Health Service Delivery in New Zealand ("PMMHSD") Project (NZ)
This study provides rich insights into the different perceptions of its various focus group and individual interview participants. These participant perceptions when placed alongside relevant literature findings and overseas indigenous and ethnic minority health programmes, policies and consumer perspectives make for some interesting and informative discussion of the research aims of this study. Report
Maori Perspectives On Kaupapa Maori And Psychology (NZ)
A Discussion Document. This report presents an exploration of the views of Maori informants around the country. The exploration covers Maori informants' views on the nature of psychology and the state of the current relationship between psychological theory and practice, tikanga Maori and Maori visions and aspirations. Participants in this process were all involved in kaupapa Maori initiatives and tikanga Maori in daily life. In considering the possibilities presented by the HPCA Bill, they drew on their experiences in a variety of arenas, including health, education, justice, welfare, whanau, hapu, iwi, marae and papakainga work and involvements with psychology training and practice. Report
Support for Maori, Pacific and Asian Family, Whanau, and Significant Others who have been bereaved by suicide (NZ)
The Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) is the lead agency in the implementation of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy and the development of a national all ages suicide prevention strategy. MYD commissioned this report as one element of the work being carried out to inform the establishment of enhanced support services and/or resources for families, wh�nau and significant others bereaved by suicide and serious suicide attempts. Report
Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour Amongst Maori Youth (NZ)
Beautrais (2003) notes that although Maori youth are over-represented in suicide statistics, older Maori males and females seem to be protected against suicide; suicide is rare in Maori adults aged over 45, and is virtually non-existent in Maori aged 60 years and over. Beautrais and Fergusson suggest that older Maori may be more valued and have more meaningful roles and status, compared to older non-Maori people, and these factors may protect older Maori against suicide. Report
Factors Associated with Reduced Depression and Suicide Risk among Mäori high school students New Zealand (NZ)
Doctoral dissertation. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, U.S.A. Report.
Whakamomori: He whakaaro, he korero noa: A collection of contemporary views on Maori and suicide (NZ)
This paper is one of a suite of six reports that the Ministry of Health commissioned from the Wellington School of Medicine and Health Services between 2001 and 2004. The suite of reports, explore a range of possible social and epidemiological explanations, analyses and evidence about New Zealand's suicide trends. Due to a three-year time lag in coroner statistics being available, most of the reports address suicide trends up to 1999. Report
Maori Mental Health (NZ)
Bibliography list of Maori mental health research 2004-2009.
Access Issues for Chinese People in New Zealand (NZ)
Final Report: Prepared for Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). Report
Recommended Reading On Asian Mental Health (NZ)
Asian Mental Health and Addiction Research Agenda For NZ 2008-2012 (NZ)
Two major government policy documents, namely, Te Tahuhu - Improving Mental Health 2005-2015 and Te Kokiri: The Mental Health and Addiction Action Plan 2006-2015 have identified the need to develop a research agenda for mental health and addiction in Asian communities. Te Pou was commissioned by the Ministry of Health to develop a national research agenda that would identify targets or priorities for mental health and addiction research for New Zealand's Asian population in the next three to five years. A separate agenda has been developed by Te Pou to identify priorities for New Zealand's refugee and migrant populations1. However, a number of areas in the classification and needs of Asian, refugee and migrant communities overlap.Report
Older Adult Mental Health & Addiction Research (NZ)
Mental Health Services For Older People (NZ)
A critical appraisal of the literature. NZHTA Report. There are limitations in the available research base and the evaluation of geriatric psychiatry services. What is published, despite being the best currently available, is at times difficult material to draw strong conclusions about service effectiveness. Studies in primary care, rural settings and also with minority or ethnic groups are lacking. These limitations do not necessarily indicate lack of effectiveness, but rather highlight the lack of research in these areas especially research specific to the New Zealand context. Report.
Older Persons - Kaumatua Mental Health Report (NZ)
This report provides an understanding of the prevalence of older persons/kaumatua mental health in Nelson Marlborough DHB1, identification of primary and secondary services currently available, a high level best practice summary and finally the report identifies several recommendations that synergise with the proposed Nelson Marlborough Health of Older People Strategy. Report.
Mental Health Issues for Asians in New Zealand: A Literature Review (NZ)
This review of the literature represents the Mental Health Commission's first Asian-focused document. It emerged in response to the fast-changing shape of the New Zealand population over the last 15 years. To date, Asian people and their mental health concerns have not received much attention, yet this population comprises a significant and growing proportion of New Zealand society. Asian people are not merely 'immigrants', sojourners or refugees, but New Zealanders making significant contributions, with the same wants, needs and desires as everyone else. Report.
Reporting of Suicide In NZ Media - A Content Analysis (NZ)
This study investigated media reporting of suicide behaviour in New Zealand. The researchers have produced a description of the type, content and quality of reporting in newspaper, broadcasting, television and internet excerpts published in a 12 month period. Five case studies were examined in further depth to explore aspects of media content that may lead audiences to draw specific conclusions about the suicide event. The information collected can be used to support the implementation of the Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2008-2012 (Ministry of Health, 2008) and the effectiveness of the Ministry of Health guidelines on suicide reporting. Report
A Samoan Perspective On Infant Mental Health (NZ)
This paper describes background to the development of the relatively new field of infant mental health and why this may be important for Pacific communities in Aotearoa/New Zealand(NZ) and elsewhere. There is a discussion of Samoan concepts and research that could inform infant mental health theory and practice. Report.
Development of a Mental Health and Addiction Pacific Cultural Practice Framework for the Auckland Region: Promoting expertise that is "visible, valued and understood." (NZ)
The overall goal of the project was to develop a Pacific Cultural Worker Practice Framework for the Pacific Mental Health and Addiction Sector in the Auckland metropolitan region. This discussion paper outlines the processes and findings of the project, presenting a draft Mental Healthand Addiction Pacific Cultural Practice Framework for the Auckland metropolitan area that is supported by Pacific stakeholders. Report.
Perspectives on access to personal health information in New Zealand/Aotearoa (NZ)
This study used group interviews to explore Maori and European New Zealander (Pakeha) perspectives on access to personal health information. Two predominant themes emerged: the tension between the individual and society, and differences inherent in the use of formal and informal moral codes. Report.
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Persons Who Are Deaf (USA)
This report summarizes the relevant research and writing in the fields of deafness and mental illness, identifies problems and barriers in the public mental health service delivery system, and recommends specific interventions and systemic alterations to improve mental health services and programs for persons who are deaf and also have behavioral health problems. Report.
Cultural and Linguistic Barriers to Mental Health Service Access: The Deaf Consumer's Perspective (NZ)
The authors investigated knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about mental illness and providers held by a group of deaf adults. The American Sign Language interviews of 54 deaf adults were analyzed. Recurrent themes included mistrust of providers, communication difficulty as a primary cause of mental health problems, profound concern with communication in therapy, and widespread ignorance about how to obtain services. Deaf consumers' views need due consideration in service delivery planning. Outreach regarding existing programs is essential. Report.
Experiencing Personality Disorder: A Participative Approach (UK)
As Personality Disorder continues to be a subject of intense public and professional debate, this study has explored by means of an in-depth interview the views of fifty people to whom this diagnosis has been attributed, to include: demographic data, type of personality disorder and other diagnoses; its meaning for them; how they found out about the diagnosis; its impact; related life events, and value of different types of support. Report.
Keeping Care Complete Survey
Keeping Care Complete is the first international survey to shed light on experiences and insights of family caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Caregivers from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States participated in the survey, which was developed by the World Federation for Mental Health and Eli Lilly and Company. Survey.