Psychology in Samoa and Throughout the Diaspora

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Title

Psychology in Samoa and Throughout the Diaspora

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University of Otago

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Otago University Research Archive

Description

Data and literature pertaining to mental health services in Samoa are scarce. A review of Samoa’s mental health policy released by the Ministry of Health in 2006 indicated a small team of nurses, a medical officer, and a psychiatrist spearheading the mental health treatment for the entire country. Despite the shortage of mental health professionals, lack of adequate facilities, and funding limitations, the communal approach toward the care of patients between nurses, families, and communities...

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Research paper

Research format

Scholarly text / Book item

Thesis level

Book Section

Creator

Faaleava, Faafetai / Alefaio, Siautu

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10523/38868

Related subjects

Aganu’u / Culture / Fa’aSamoa / Ifoga / Mental health / Psychology / Samoa(n) / Samoan diaspora

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