A charity providing mental health support for Asian Kiwis says their needs are not being properly addressed by the government. “Currently, the Ministry of Health has no policy for Asian mental health, which means no strategy,” Asian Family Services (AFS) national director Kelly Feng said. Supplied Kelly Feng, National Director of Asian Family Services, is calling for the government to prioritise mental health support for Asian people. A 2019 report on understanding suicide in the Asian population said government mental health policies for Asian and refugee communities are under-developed. Howick ward councillor and Counties Manukau District Health Board member Paul Young agreed the Ministry of Health needs to invest more in mental health services for Asian Kiwis.

Source: Stuff April 15, 2021 20:19 UTC