Empower Pacific has deployed two teams in the Western Division, consisting of qualified senior counsellors, social workers and trained psychological first aid volunteers,
Drug abuse among many young people is a major contributor to Saint Giles Hospital’s current capacity issues as the hospital can only assist 100 people. Thatâ
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The show will focus on A
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says as people have been traumatised, they pass it down to the next generation, and you can see i
People in Fiji have become more desensitized to trauma, particularly when it comes to violence against women and children and while emotional wounds from past events cont
About 200 people are living in the streets of Lautoka with addiction to glue and hard drugs while 12 months ago there were 90 people on the streets. Adult Teen Chall
14-year-old Sako Vodivodi is trying to bring attention to mental health, one step at a time. Yesterday morning, accompanied by his cousins, the Year-8 International Sc
The Medical Superintendent of St Giles Hospital, Dr Balram Pandit, says there is a huge potential for faith-based organisations to work with health officials in changing
Concerns are being raised with the increase of mentally unstable people seen on the streets in Suva and questions are raised on whether there is adequate accommodation an
Seek help before you take your life, and give us a chance to save your life. This is the plea from Empower Pacific CEO Patrick Morgam while speaking as a panellist dur
As concerns regarding the impact of drugs on youths and children continue to grow, St Giles Psychiatric Hospital Senior Mental Health Nurse Loata Vosaniyavu says they are
It is time to act now to deal with the drug problem in the country as facilities like Saint Giles Hospital, which is the only psychiatric hospital in Fiji, is recording a
Do not hesitate to seek help regarding your mental health if you are emotionally stressed or depressed as seeking help will provide early and effective treatment. The
The theme for mental health "Happy to be me" is to celebrate every individual who is unique and different. This was highlighted by the Drug Free World Fiji Founder, Ka
Care for our elderly is vital for their mental health, which is sometimes neglected in the world of technology. The Principal Medical Officer of Saint Giles Hospital,
Almost 75 percent of persons with mental illness report that they experience stigma. This has been highlighted by the Health Ministry who says they are focusing on pre
Postpartum depression is not something that you see everywhere, which is why we want to throw light on this very important issue that is affecting thousands of women in F
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has stressed to the Fiji Psychological Society on the importance of the registration and regulation of practitioners and be recognised as a
Leading psychologist, Selina Kuruleca says the Fijian Elections Office and those in positions of power need to be very clear and honest about the processes as people feel
Stigma to mental health is deeply rooted and this has become a major concern amongst the youths in Fiji. During the Youth Mental Health Forum 2022, Mental Health and D
Shocking statistics have been revealed as 70 cases of suicide have been recorded from January to August this year compared to 53 for the same period last year. From th