Raising Children in New Zealand: The Influence of Parental Income on Children's Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2002 It is well established that parental income is positively associated with virtually every dimension of child well-being that social scientists measure. This report advances beyond simple…
Open all hours? A review of Crisis Mental Health Services Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2001 Crisis mental health services play a critical and valuable role in the delivery of mental health services in New Zealand. This review looks into these services,…
The risk of suicide among youth in contact with Child, Youth and Family Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2001 Social Work Now, Issue 19, pages 8-13. Annette Beautrais, Peter Ellis and Don Smith report on their unique study of suicide risk among youth in contact with…
Pacific Mental Health Services and Workforce - Moving on the blueprint Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2001 In 2001, Pacific people living in New Zealand comprised approximately 6 percent of the population and were expected to double to 12 percent by 2051. This…
Youth and Alcohol Benchmark Survey of Parental Concern Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2000 ALAC has extended the focus of its Youth Drinking Campaign to include the parents and caregivers of teenagers. In this regard, a communications programme targeted at…
Pacific people in New Zealand talk about their experiences with mental illness Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2000 This report focuses on Pacific peoples experiences of living with mental illness. The interviewees included five Samoans, two people from the Cook Islands, and one person…
Four Families of people with mental illness talk about their experiences Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2000 The paper is about the recovery experiences of four families with a son, daughter or sibling who has been diagnosed with an ongoing mental illness. The…
Māori parents and education/Ko ngā mātua Māori me te mātauranga Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 1999 This study was carried out to identify the aspirations and concerns of Maori parents/whanau regarding their children’s education, identify issues of Maori parents’/whanau participation and non-participation…
Housing and Mental Health: Reducing Housing Difficulties for People with Mental Illness Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 1999 This paper outlines key issues in housing provision for people with serious mental illness and suggests a policy framework. It draws on the limited research available…
Employment and Mental Health: Issues And Opportunities Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 1999 This paper outlines key issues connected to employment and mental health. It is intended to generate discussion and better understanding of the issues among the mental…