Mental health care in Fiji

Chang, Odille

doi:10.1111/j.1758-5872.2011.00105.x

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“…Moreover, the Ministry of Health has put in place national policies to combat suicide in Fiji such as the mental health decree and legislation for Fiji, national mental health and suicide prevention plan, and national suicide prevention policy [51,52]. The mental health decree and legislation for Fiji (2010) focuses on consumer rights, treatment in the least restrictive environment; further development and strengthening of community mental health care; mental health promotion and reducing stigma associated with mental health.…”

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Prevalence of Attempted and Completed Suicide in Children 8-15 Years of Age in Fiji Central Division

Corcoran¹

2021

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Suicide is defined as a self-destructive act deliberately carried out where there is a clear expectation of death. The global suicide mortality rate in 2016 was 10.5 per 100,000. Suicide is a growing concern globally and in the Pacific Island countries. It is perceived from cases admitted in CWMH that there are increasing numbers of attempted and completed suicide in Fiji. However to date there have been limited studies in the Pacific Islands. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and pattern of attempted and completed suicide in children 8-15 years of age in Fiji's Central Division.A retrospective descriptive study was performed by reviewing police reports and admission folders in the past 5 years from January 2015 to December 2019. Prevalence rate of suicide in children aged 8-15 years was determined. Data were tabulated using Microsoft Excel 2013 version and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. A total of 47 children who had attempted or completed suicide on police reports and admission folders at CWMH were included. Completed suicide rate in 2015 was 16.8 and a decline to 9.3 per 100,000 in 2019 which was lower than global suicide rate of 10.5 in 2016 was observed. Poisoning (62%) was the most commonly used method of suicide whereas hanging was the second most common method of suicide with a higher mortality rate of 80% (OR 10.2; p <0.002). Attempted and Completed suicide in children (8-15 years) in Fiji's Central Division was slightly lower than global suicide rate but considering that suicide rates are mainly in adult population, so this rate in children is alarming and is a serious concern for a small Pacific Island Country like Fiji. The issue of suicide must be addressed comprehensively through multi-sectorial organizations to institute effective preventative measures to minimize loss of lives at this very young age.

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Prevalence of Attempted and Completed Suicide in Children 8-15 Years of Age in Fiji Central Division

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2021

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“…It is well known that mental illness carries a strong stigma and misconceptions amongst the people of Fiji. 3 From the discussions held at the annual medical conferences during the service camps, it was apparent that the health service in Fiji does not have the capacity or infrastructure to support people with mental illness. It is more likely that if an individual is diagnosed with a mental illness, he/she will be ostracised by both the family and community.…”

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“…In looking at the prevalence rates of mental health conditions in Fiji, there is very limited epidemiological research or data available. 3 The 2007 National Census reflects that out of an overall population of approximately 827,900 people, there were around 10,777 individuals who were registered as having some mental illness. 4 In exploring the beginnings of mental health services in Fiji, Deva 1 traces the history and establishment of St Giles Lunatic Asylum in the capital, Suva, for the care of a small group of foreign expatriates in 1884.…”

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Experience from mental health clinics held during medical service camps in Fiji

Sivakumaran

George

Naker³

et al. 2015

Australas Psychiatry

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“…5 Recent initiatives include an occupational health programme based at St. Giles Hospital (the country’s only specialist mental health facility) and the Community Recovery Outreach Program (CROP) based in Suva. 6 These programmes have been influenced by European and Asian mental health practices, and adapted for Fijian communities. 7 Specific challenges recently identified include a general lack of patient involvement in programme evaluation 8 and difficulties in sustaining interdisciplinary approaches.…”

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Art-making in mental health – a Fijian pilot study

Ryan

Fenner

Chang

et al. 2020

Australas Psychiatry

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Objective: A pilot art-making and mental health recovery project addressed consumer and carer mental health and well-being in Suva, Fiji. Method: Using feedback surveys, the project evaluated initial training, and a 12-month art programme for consumers, carers and staff across several mental health services. Results: First person and stakeholder group reports from the project reflected broad-scale approval for the novel modality and its potential for continued application in keeping with local cultural values. A broad stakeholder base was involved in planning and participation, aligned with the values of inclusive recovery-oriented mental health service approaches. Conclusions: These results suggest that the programme can add value to mental health care being provided for people with a mental illness in Fiji.

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Mental health care in Fiji

Abstract: Fiji is one of the largest island nations in the South Pacific.

Cited by 13 publications

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Prevalence of Attempted and Completed Suicide in Children 8-15 Years of Age in Fiji Central Division

Prevalence of Attempted and Completed Suicide in Children 8-15 Years of Age in Fiji Central Division

Experience from mental health clinics held during medical service camps in Fiji

Art-making in mental health – a Fijian pilot study

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