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Updated: Jan 19, 2026
Stress and Mental Health
Part II: using an integrated case model for delivering mental health services in general practice for Pacific people
Roger Mulder1, Debbie Sorensen2, Staverton Kautoke2
1Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Objective:
To discuss an alternative model for delivering mental health services to Pacific people in general practice.
Methods:
Review of primary healthcare models which attempt to integrate behavioural healthcare with general practice.
Results:
There is some evidence that relationship-based collaborative models may improve both mental and physical health. Such a model has been implemented successfully by Alaskan Native Americans.
Conclusion:
An integrated model of healthcare incorporating Pacific cultural values may reduce stigma and improve engagement and efficacy in delivering mental health treatment to Pacific people, their families and communities.
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