Information for families and whānau
Research shows that people do much better if their family, whānau are involved in treatment and services.
You can find useful information in the publications below.
A guide for family, whānau and friends (PDF 3.4MB)
This booklet provides information about:
- how to help the family, whānau member directly
- how to get outside help
- and some ideas on what the family, whānau can do to support their own wellbeing.
Family Inclusion in Mental Health and Addiction Services for Children and Young People, 2009 (PDF 3.21MB)
The purpose of this paper sets out the Mental Health Commission’s position on key issues in family-inclusive practice in mental health and addiction services.
The paper discusses:
- the definition of and rational for family inclusion
- concepts of the family
- resilience
- the impact of mental health and addiction needs on the family
- how service policies and delivery can respond to these needs in a family-inclusive way.
The legal framework for family inclusion in child, adolescent and youth mental health and addiction services (PDF 3.55MB)
This paper provides information on the legal framework for family inclusion within mental health and addiction services for children and young people.
The areas the paper addresses are:
- the legal definitions of parents and guardians
- codes and legislation that support family inclusion
- consent
- confidentiality
- information-gathering
- compulsory assessment and treatment.
