Māori Mental Health and Cultural Practices

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Māori mental health disparities, cultural practices, and principles of equity in health care.

Te mana tautika

Equity; acknowledges that people have differences in health that are avoidable, unfair, and unjust.

Tohunga

A priest in Māori culture responsible for the wellbeing of the whanau and hapu.

Tapu

A state of being sacred or restricted in Māori belief, which can be applied to people, places, animals, events, and relationships.

Urbanization impacts on Māori

Māori migration from their familiar supports to urban areas seeking employment, which led to loss of cultural and familial connections.

Socioeconomic factors affecting Māori

Economic crisis of the 1970s led to increased unemployment and higher consumption of alcohol among Māori.

Western paradigms of mental health service delivery

After colonization, Māori often had to surrender their responsibilities for mental health care to non-Māori institutions.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The founding document of Aotearoa that outlines the relationship between Māori and the Crown and consists of four articles.

Five principles of Te Tiriti

Principles expanded from equity, partnership, and participation to include active protection and tino rangatiratanga.

Cultural safety in mental health

Ensuring that health care respects and understands the Māori worldview and promotes equity in outcomes.

Te whare tapa wha

A Māori model of health encompassing mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

Kaupapa Māori mental health services

Services run by Māori for Māori, aimed at addressing the mental health needs in a culturally appropriate way.

Mātauranga Māori

Māori knowledge; important for understanding and treating mental health within a cultural context.