by Michael Tayler | Nov 5, 2019
Pasifika communities have inequitably high rates of mental distress and suicidal behaviour, with low rates of access to mental health and addiction support services. Increasing the number of Pasifika psychologists and other mental health and addiction workers is an...
by Michael Tayler | Sep 30, 2019
Shifting from trauma-informed care to healing-centred engagement Trauma-informed approaches focus on recognising and validating the trauma experiences of people and their potential to heal despite these experiences. Culture plays an integral role in how we respond to...
by Michael Tayler | Sep 30, 2019
Anxiety is more than feeling stressed or worried. It can be tough to cope, but with the right help and support, you can learn to manage and reduce your anxiety. Feeling tense or nervous at times when dealing with stressful situations is a normal experience. If your...
by Michael Tayler | Sep 30, 2019
In life, feeling down or miserable sometimes is normal. But if these feelings become painful, we may experience an aching heart, mind, body and spirit. We could have trouble sleeping or a change in appetite. We might withdraw from families and friends, and lose hope....
by Michael Tayler | Feb 7, 2019
Suitable for all young people, ‘Did You Know’ is a series of comic strips and videos developed with young people which contain expert facts about alcohol and drugs common in New Zealand. The resources make it easy for Pasifika young people to get the key facts about...
