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A survey of psychologists’ opinions and behaviours on aspects of Maori mental health
Abstract
In the majority of settings where psychologists work, particularly in State health and justice settings, Maori people are substantially over represented relative to their numbers in the general population (Durie, 1987). This situation has raised serious questions about the adequacy of both mental health services and professionals in their provision of appropriate services for Maori people. (Hui Whakaoranga, 1984; Durie, 1985). Recommendations have been given to address these deficiencies. Te Hui Whakaoranga (l984) recommended a recruitment programme for Maori into health professions and training for health workers in Maori culture. The Committee of Inquiry into Procedures used in Psychiatric Hospitals (1988) pointed out that health professionals are rarely educated in taha Maori or the application of taha Maori to the service they provide. They stated that many current training programmes create a barrier to Maori people entering the health professions. They recommended that changes occur in both the in - service and basic training of health professionals.
Type
Conference Contribution
Type of thesis
Series
Cultural Justice and Ethics Symposium 1993
Citation
Sawrey, R. (1993). A survey of psychologists’ opinions and behaviours on aspects of Maori mental health. In Nikora, L.W. (Ed.) Cultural Justice and Ethics. Proceedings of a symposium held at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Psychological Society, University of Victoria, Wellington, 23-24 August 1993. (pp. 59-69).
Date
1993
Publisher
Psychology Department, University of Waikato
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Supervisors
Rights
Copyright © 1993 National Standing Committee on Bicultural Issues