Māori Approach to Mental Health Offers Empowering Alternative to Western Psychiatry
A new article explores Mahi a Atua, an affirming indigenous Māori healing practice which stands in contrast to Western psychiatry.| Mad In America
A new article explores Mahi a Atua, an affirming indigenous Māori healing practice which stands in contrast to Western psychiatry.| Mad In America
A case analysis of an American Indian woman illustrates how the DSM diagnostic criteria misrepresent the lives of indigenous people.| Mad In America
MIA’s Ayurdhi Dhar interviews Diana Kopua about the Mahi a Atua approach and the importance of language and narratives in easing suffering.| Mad In America
Researchers argue that understanding the historical context of global mental health can offer fresh insights, challenge colonial biases, and promote a more inclusive and holistic approach to mental well-being.| Mad In America
