Common mental disorders and psychological distress among Pacific adults living in Aotearoa New Zealand
Higher rates of doctor-diagnosed common mental disorders in Pacific adults from the least deprived areas suggest either higher needs and/or better care access in these groups. Mental health varies among Pacific peoples, with Cook Islands Māori in particular experiencing poorer outcomes. Further research and interventions targeting specific Pacific subpopulations are warranted.
Authors
- Jesse Kokaua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8740-1277)
- Susanna Every‐Palmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6455-9741)
- Ruth Cunningham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0090-3579)
- Joanna Ataera-Minster
Institutions
- University of Otago (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- New Zealand Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.6780
- Primary Topic
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00