Māori and Pacific people show lower stigma towards mental illness, study finds
A University of Otago study shows Māori and Pacific people have less stigma towards mental illness than Europeans and Asians.
A University of Otago study has found that Māori and Pacific people have a lower stigma towards people with mental illness compared to Europeans and Asians. The research suggests that integrating Māori and Pacific attitudes towards mental illness into health campaigns could help create a less judgemental society.
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Māori and Pacific people have lower stigma towards mental illness – study
Integrating Māori and Pacific attitudes towards mental illness into health campaigns could result in a less judgemental country, according to a new study.
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Māori and Pacific people have lower stigma towards mental illness – study
Māori and Pacific people have a lower stigma towards people with mental illness than Europeans and Asians, according to a University of Otago study.