P.I. Psy: Recent Episodes
Benjamin Coffey
Depression throughout Polynesia is a major issue, today we'll discuss the prevalence of depression among native Hawaiian people but also delve into the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder.
I interview my good friend Isaia who's parents are Tongan and Mexican and was raised in the U.S.A. We discuss what his Polynesian identity meant to him growing up with no other Polynesians in his community and concerns for the mental health of the Tongan community both in the U.S.A. as well as in the islands of Tonga.
Reflections on Maori mental health in New Zealand amidst colonialism from my perspective as a Maori-American. I also delve a little into discussing effective treatments for Maori with Bipolar Disorder and the diagnostic criteria.