Notwithstanding sparse epidemiologic data concerning eating disorders in Asia and the
Pacific, available evidence supports comparable prevalence to other global regions and that …

Pasifika mental health continues to be a growing concern in New Zealand. This article
reviews and presents online available research concerning the mental health of Pasifika in …

Background Adolescence is the peak age of onset for mental illness, with half of all people
who will ever have a mental illness experiencing their first episode prior to 18 years of age …

Background Depression is a leading cause of disability and has been projected to become
the 2nd most burdensome disease by the year 2020; depression has also been found to be …

Impacts of climate change in the Pacific are far reaching and include effects on mental
health and wellbeing. Pacific concepts around the interrelation of these global giants are yet …

There is increasing concern about the inequalities, overall health outcomes, and mental
health of Pacific peoples residing in New Zealand. The New Zealand Mental Health Survey …

Objective: To estimate the lifetime prevalence and projected lifetime risk at age 75 years of
DSM-IV disorders in New Zealand. Method: A nationwide face-to-face household survey …

According to classic and contemporary social theory, the community is crucial to how
individuals respond to the onset of health problems. Cultural response to symptoms …

Purpose: Adolescent mental health is a public health priority. Considered an early
intervention approach, Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trains adults to provide initial …

Objective: To estimate the 12 month and lifetime use of health services for mental health
problems. Method: A nationwide face-to-face household survey carried out in 2003–2004. A …