Monique Faleafa's guest appearances

Monique Faleafa

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

531pi

Winston Peters

Michael Barnett

Jacinda Ardern

Peter Reynolds

Andrew Hubbard

John Minto

Donald Trump

Perry Rush

Susan Taylor

Debbie Ryan

Bernie Smith

Matt Brown

Helen Clark

Richard Beddie

Jon Duffy

OwlTail

Dr Monique Faleafa has worked in the health sector over the past 20 years in clinical management, governance and consultancy roles.  She was the founding Chief Executive of Le Va a national NGO focused on Pacific people’s wellbeing.  She is a clinical psychologist and advocate for improving equity in health and social outcomes for Pacific and disadvantaged communities. Dr Faleafa was deputy chair of the New Zealand Psychologists board for 9 years, and currently serves on two crown entities as Deputy Chair of the Health Promotion Agency, and the Health Research Council of New Zealand. In 2016, Monique was awarded as a Member of the NZ Order of Merit and a finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence awards. Dr Faleafa is now a wellbeing consultant to the government and private sector.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Dr Monique Faleafa has worked in the health sector over the past 20 years in clinical management, governance and consultancy roles.  She was the founding Chief Executive of Le Va a national NGO focused on Pacific people’s wellbeing.  She is a clinical psychologist and advocate for improving equity in health and social outcomes for Pacific and disadvantaged communities. Dr Faleafa was deputy chair of the New Zealand Psychologists board for 9 years, and currently serves on two crown entities as Deputy Chair of the Health Promotion Agency, and the Health Research Council of New Zealand. In 2016, Monique was awarded as a Member of the NZ Order of Merit and a finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence awards. Dr Faleafa is now a wellbeing consultant to the government and private sector.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dr Monique Faleafa - Improving equity in health and social outcomes for Pacific and disadvantaged communities.

Better equipped front line staff is being suggested as part of the suicide prevention solution.Statistics show 685 New Zealanders committed suicide in the year to June, the most since records began twelve years ago.The figures show rates of suicide among youth and Maori and Pacific Island people have risen the most dramatically.The Le Va organisation supports Pacifika families.Its chief executive Monique Faleafa told Kate Hawkesby the solution is going to require changes across the board.She says police officers, ambulance staff, and school teachers need to be better equipped to help those in need.LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVEWhere to get help:If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Or if you need to talk to someone else:Lifeline – 0800 543 354Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (for under 18s)What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds 1pm–10pm weekdays and 3pm–10pm weekends)Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202Samaritans – 0800 726 666OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463Healthline – 0800 611 116

Better equipped front line staff is being suggested as part of the suicide prevention solution. Statistics show 685 New Zealanders committed suicide in the year to June, the most since records began twelve years ago. The figures show rates of suicide among youth and Maori and Pacific Island people have risen the most dramatically. The Le Va organisation supports Pacifika families. Its chief executive Monique Faleafa told Kate Hawkesby the solution is going to require changes across the board. She says police officers, ambulance staff, and school teachers need to be better equipped to help those in need. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVE Where to get help: If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor. Or if you need to talk to someone else: Lifeline – 0800 543 354Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (for under 18s)What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds 1pm–10pm weekdays and 3pm–10pm weekends)Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202Samaritans – 0800 726 666OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463Healthline – 0800 611 116

Monique Faleafa: Pasifika community over-represented in NZ's suicide statistics