There were tears in nurse Pat Mitchell’s eyes as she welcomed guests this month to the opening of Health Connections’ clinic for south Auckland young people
Moving to asking “what matters to you?” instead of “what’s the matter with you?” is a key shift by the Wellness Support primary care mental health model of care
As a Māori word meaning “to support or aid”, and “to climb or ascend”, Piki neatly encompasses the goals of a unique mental wellness programme for young people
There were tears in nurse Pat Mitchell’s eyes as she welcomed everyone to the opening of Health Connection’s long aspired for youth health clinic serving south Auckland
It is surely impossible that anyone in the health sector has not heard about the importance of the early years for advancing physical and psychological wellbeing throughout the life course
It is surely impossible that anyone in the health sector has not heard about the importance of the early years for advancing physical and psychological wellbeing throughout the life course
Health Connections is a nurse-led, youth wellness service that believes children and young people have the right to proactive primary care services; Piki is a unique government-funded mental wellness programme for young people with mental health issues
Peer support via Piki is proving a popular, lower North Island service for young people with anxiety, but holes remain in the regions’ youth mental healthcare
The country’s newest dame is feeling humbled after an emotional week of celebrations and honours, topped by her investiture in Wellington yesterday wearing a special korowai
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management