Category: Mental Health

Snippets from ‘best practice’ July 2010 Dextropropoxyphene: finding alternatives Donepezil to be funded on pharmaceutical schedule
Suicide prevention in Māori youth from ‘best practice’ June 2010 The rate of suicide in young Māori males is higher than in any other population group in New Zealand. Mental health disorder is strongly associated with suicide but is not the only risk factor. Assessing wellbeing at every opportunity, providing culturally appropriate care and identifying risk early are key factors in suicide prevention.
Recognising and managing mental health problems in Māori from ‘best practice’ June 2010 Mental health problems are common in Māori, yet there is an unmet need for receiving treatment. Identifying mental health problems and providing early intervention for Māori is a key priority. The unique perspective of Māori culture should be acknowledged in order to provide the most effective level of care. Recognising that Māori might perceive and deal with mental health problems in different ways is an important first step.
Substance misuse and addiction in Māori from ‘best practice’ June 2010 It is estimated that substance misuse and other addictions are experienced by over one quarter of Māori in their lifetime. Every opportunity should be taken to discuss substance misuse and addiction, which is also often associated with other mental health problems. It is important that issues are understood and treatment is delivered in a culturally appropriate manner. Here we focus on the principles of care for Māori with substance misuse or addiction problems, and the specific issues of alcohol and cannabis misuse and problem gambling.
Eight Gambling Screen Download June 2010 The Eight Gambling Screen is a comprehensive self-administered screening test which can help to identify early signs of problem gambling.
CUDIT-R Download June 2010 The Cannabis Use Disorders Identification Test-Revised (CUDIT-R) is a screening tool that may be used to identify problem use of cannabis.
AUDIT-C Download June 2010 A briefer, three question version of AUDIT for detecting heavy drinking and dependence.
AUDIT (self report version) Download June 2010 A well-validated ten question tool covering alcohol consumption, drinking behaviour and alcohol-related problems.
AUDIT (Interview version) Download June 2010 A well-validated ten question tool covering alcohol consumption, drinking behaviour and alcohol-related problems.