Episode Overview In this episode, we explore indigenous approaches to behavioural health, the power of faith and culture in healing, and how Micronesian communities are navigating contemporary mental health challenges. From addressing youth suicide to reframing Western models through indigenous wisdom, we ask: what does it look like when local knowledge leads the way in community wellbeing? About James Arriola Our guest is James Arriola, founder of Brabu Behavioural Health Services based in S...
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Episode Overview In this episode, we explore indigenous approaches to behavioural health, the power of faith and culture in healing, and how Micronesian communities are navigating contemporary mental health challenges. From addressing youth suicide to reframing Western models through indigenous wisdom, we ask: what does it look like when local knowledge leads the way in community wellbeing? About James Arriola Our guest is James Arriola, founder of Brabu Behavioural Health Services based in S...
Western science vs indigenous knowledge, measuring Pacific ethnic identity in psychology - Dr Sam Manuela
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8 months ago
Western science vs indigenous knowledge, measuring Pacific ethnic identity in psychology - Dr Sam Manuela
We’d love to hear from you – we have a talanoa episode coming up! Send us your written or voice recorded messages via email or instagram for us to discuss on an episode. Please submit before the end of March 2025. Dr Sam Manuela (Cook Islands) is a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland in Aotearoa New Zealand who is well known in the field for his research on areas regarding Pacific ethnic identities and wellbeing. In this epi...
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Episode Overview In this episode, we explore indigenous approaches to behavioural health, the power of faith and culture in healing, and how Micronesian communities are navigating contemporary mental health challenges. From addressing youth suicide to reframing Western models through indigenous wisdom, we ask: what does it look like when local knowledge leads the way in community wellbeing? About James Arriola Our guest is James Arriola, founder of Brabu Behavioural Health Services based in S...
