Post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder traits in the child welfare population Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 29-35. This article focuses on two conditions – post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) –…
A research study of Young Carers: The development of a recording tool for agencies to identify young carers Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2007 This report by Michael Gaffney of the Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, in association with Carers New Zealand was commissioned and funded by the…
Suicide Facts: 2005–2006 data Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2007 This report, part of a series of monitoring reports released annually, presents and summarises the latest suicide and intentional self-harm hospitalisation data available.
Like Minds, Like Mine National Plan 2007-2013 Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2007 Like Minds, Like Mine is a programme to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. The programme, which began in 1997, is led by the…
An Ounce of Prevention Last Publication Date: 02 Aug 2007 As the case studies in this booklet attest, there are many good reasons to view family violence as a health issue. Health professionals are often the…
My home, my well-being: An exploration of mental health consumers’/tāngata whaiora experiences of housing needs in the Kapiti Coast region Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 The relationship between housing and recovery from mental illness has been recognised by users and providers of mental health services in New Zealand in a number…
Time Use Survey Scoping Paper Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 Assessing the population’s wellbeing involves understanding how people lead their daily lives. Time use surveys measure the ways people spend their time. From a social viewpoint,…
The Pockets of Significant Hardship and Poverty Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 The report describes the range of strategies and supports, either planned or underway, to address: problem debt help ensure timely access to physical and mental health…
The Effectiveness of Correctional Treatment Last Publication Date: 13 Apr 2007 Table of contents of the Effectiveness of Correctional Treatment.
Census of Forensic Mental Health Services 2005 Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2007 Forensic mental health services were first established in New Zealand as a response to the issues raised in the Mason Report, which presented the findings of…