Te Ao Māori News
Mental health in Pasifika communities is an urgent but often stigmatised topic, clouded by feelings of taboo, shame, and confusion.
In New Zealand, many Pacific peoples find themselves disconnected from mainstream mental health services, which often overlook the importance of cultural context.
To better understand this issue, RNZ Pacific spoke with Dr Samuel Manuela, a senior psychology lecturer at Auckland University who specialises in Pacific psychology; Dr Sarah Kapeli, a psychology Lecturer at Auckland University; and Talisa Gan-Setu, a Pacific honours student, to discuss the importance of mental health awareness within Pasifika communities.