A National Mental Health Survey in Tonga w/ Etuini Ma’u: October 16, 2023

Last week, a national mental health survey was launched in Tonga. The survey is the result of collaboration between researchers within the University of Auckland, The Centre for Pacific and Global Health, and Tonga Ministry of Health, funded through the New Zealand Ministry of Health Polynesian Health Corridors.

The survey aims to collect important data surrounding Tongan mental health so that informed decision regarding resourcing and initiatives to support mental health.

Caeden spoke to Tongan Psychiatrist Etuini Ma’u about the survey.