Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 19, 2018 16:23:55 GMT 12
MĀORI NARRATIVES AN ALTERNATIVE TO WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Patients at Te Kūwatawata clinic are told stories about Māori gods or atua, re-connected to their whakapapa and facilitated through wānanga before they're offered traditional medicine.
The health clinic in Gisborne uses Māori myths and legends to help their patients and researchers say there has been a dramatic drop in the number of people referred to psychiatric care.
The Mahi a Atua programme has changed the life of Kororia Matahiki, who said mainstream health services made her feel unsafe and alone.
Ms Matahiki said learning about her ancestors was more effective than taking a drug......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/352850/maori-narratives-an-alternative-to-western-mental-health-system
Patients at Te Kūwatawata clinic are told stories about Māori gods or atua, re-connected to their whakapapa and facilitated through wānanga before they're offered traditional medicine.
The health clinic in Gisborne uses Māori myths and legends to help their patients and researchers say there has been a dramatic drop in the number of people referred to psychiatric care.
The Mahi a Atua programme has changed the life of Kororia Matahiki, who said mainstream health services made her feel unsafe and alone.
Ms Matahiki said learning about her ancestors was more effective than taking a drug......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/352850/maori-narratives-an-alternative-to-western-mental-health-system
