Huarahi Oranga: an introduction to Māori concepts informing a Māori healing and psychiatry partnership. (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: NiaNia, Wiremu; Bush, Allister; Epston, David
• Is Part Of: Australasian psychiatry. Volume 27:Number 4(2019:Aug.)
• Page Start: 334
• Page End: 336
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: Māori -- indigenous -- traditional healing -- mental health; Psychiatry -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/1039856219828191
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1039-8562

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this article is to give an overview of Māori concepts informing a collaboration between a Māori healer (NiaNia) and psychiatrist (Bush). Conclusions: Wairua (spiritual) problems can resemble psychiatric disorders or symptoms. Knowledge of relevant Māori concepts such as mauri, tapu, mana, matekite and manaakitanga may assist psychiatrists in collaborating with Māori healers and kaumātua (elders) to enable more appropriate cultural and clinical assessment, as well as helping to build rapport and clinical interactions with Māori whānau (individuals and families).