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Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai

Public Service, Psychiatry, Kaupapa Māori, Mental Health

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8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Owairaka te Maunga
Ko Auaunga te awa
Wai-o-te-Mata te moana
Ko Whatua Kaimarie te whenua
Ko Manawanui te Whare Tupuna.

Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro Services for Māori is a kaupapa Māori community mental health service for adults run by Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

A range of services is provided via two specific teams, the Cultural Support Team and the Clinical Team. Each team is community-based and provides services to tangata whai ite ora Māori who are living in the community of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

The teams comprise predominantly Māori staff who come from a variety of iwi (tribal affiliations). Staff have expert knowledge of tikanga Māori, life experience, clinical expertise with mental health issues and most importantly a passion for supporting Māori on their recovery pathway. 

Ka mau nga here ki te Rangi hei kopiri i nga hikoitanga o te Whenua

Ka kite atu i nga Maungahere o Tamaki Makaurau

E pikau tia ana e te Rarotonga

Kia pupiri i taku ka kite i Owairaka ko te Hauora Tangata Whaiora

Kei raro i nga Ata o toku whare

A Manawanui, i mihi nei ki a koe

No reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

To hold the righteousness of above

Acknowledging the sequence of travel

Significant visions entwine the relation of Auckland

Awaken in the view of Mt Smart

To observe Owairaka embracing the dawn of day

Awakes the wellness assurance

The call of Manawanui

Greetings to you all.


What is Mental Illness?

Mental illness is a clinically significant behaviour or psychological (to do with the mind) disorder that is associated with distress or disability. It is not just the way someone responds to a particular event nor is it limited to the way a person interacts with society.

A mental illness can continuously or intermittently (occasionally) affect our capacity for speech, language, mood, affect, thoughts, perceptions, insight, judgement, cognition (understanding) and volition (ability to make choices). It can limit our ability to function as society would normally expect of us and can put us and others at risk.

Mental illness is, therefore, a broad term that covers problems ranging from minor to severe disorders.

What is Wellness for Māori – Tangata Oranga Māori

For Māori, the concept of wellness goes beyond physical wellbeing and is based on a holistic health model known as “Te Whare Tapa Wha” (Mason Durie).  Te Whare Tapa Wha embraces four cornerstones of wellbeing, that are underpinned by the kaupapa Mana Atua, Mana Tangata and Mana Whenua:

  • Te taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing)
  • Te taha hinengaro (psychological & emotional wellbeing)
  • Te taha tinana (physical wellbeing)
  • Te taha whānau (family wellbeing)

Te Whare Tapa Wha describes these cornerstones as representing the four walls of a house and the idea if one of these walls fails, the house will fall. 

Therefore, a Māori perspective of wellness is recognised as being dependent on a balance of these four aspects and that if all are intact so will the wellbeing of the person be intact.  If there is imbalance in the cornerstones this could contribute to a "disease" that can manifest itself as mental illness.

Find out more about Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Staff

Who is a Psychiatrist?
 
A ‘psychiatrist’ is a doctor who, after basic medical qualifications, receives further training and develops the expertise to become a ‘specialist’ in identifying symptoms of, and diagnosing and treating, mental illnesses. You may have been referred to a psychiatrist if your doctor feels you need specialist help.

Referral Expectations

Cultural Support Team:  Referrals may come through a Mental Health Service or through a GP. You are unable to self-refer. If you are a current Community Mental Health Centre (CMHC) tangita whaiora (service user), you can request through either your CMHC Psychiatrist or Case Manager to be referred to our service.

Clinical Team:  Referrals may come through a Mental Health Service or through a GP. You are unable to self-refer.

Once we have received your referral a kaimahi (staff member) from Manawanui will contact you to arrange a suitable time and place for your first meeting. 

During the first meeting there will be a time for whakawhanaungatanga (relationship building) to take place and to kōrero about what services we can provide and what your current needs may be. You can if you wish bring along whānau members and/or support people to the meeting, nau mai haere mai.

Please click here for Te Toka Tumai Auckland Community Mental Health Centres referral expectations.

Fees and Charges Description

All services are free of charge.

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

We are currently unable to provide after-hours coverage.

For urgent assistance after hours 7 days a week: ph 0800 800 717

"Closed public holidays"

Procedures / Treatments

Specialist Maori Strengths Assessment

At Manawanui, we offer to tangata whai i te ora Māori and their whanau a specialist Māori strengths assessment which is based on Te Whare Tapa Wha. Using the strengths of the Te Whare Tapa Wha models of wellness incorporates all dimensions of a person's life. The information gathered by the assessment is then used to assist in the development of the tangata whai ite ora's care and treatment plans. Find out more about Te Whare Tapa Whā.

At Manawanui, we offer to tangata whai i te ora Māori and their whanau a specialist Māori strengths assessment which is based on Te Whare Tapa Wha.

Using the strengths of the Te Whare Tapa Wha models of wellness incorporates all dimensions of a person's life.  The information gathered by the assessment is then used to assist in the development of the tangata whai ite ora's care and treatment plans.

Find out more about Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 1% of the general population. It is a complex illness characterised by ‘psychosis’, a word used to describe disorder of thoughts (e.g. delusions - false beliefs held in spite of evidence that they are not real), perceptions (e.g. hallucinations - seeing, hearing or feeling things which are not there), disorganised speech and grossly disorganised behaviour, which are not experienced by others and which are not seen as abnormal by the sufferer. These four symptoms are often referred to as the ‘Positive Symptoms’ of schizophrenia because they are the result of the disease process. The fifth group of symptoms: withdrawal, decreased ability to feel pleasure, lack of energy, and flat affect, are referred to as ‘Negative Symptoms’ because they represent a loss of normal functions. Schizophrenia affects different people in different ways. Some people may experience only a few short episodes and then fully recover. For others it lasts throughout their lives and needs to be treated like any other physical illness such as asthma or diabetes. It is important that schizophrenia is treated as soon as it is diagnosed by a psychiatrist to prevent long-term disability and loss of function. Treatment Schizophrenia may be treated using a number of different approaches: Use of antipsychotic medication Psychosocial education programs e.g. education, support, counselling and assistance to return to job/studies/performing daily tasks Ongoing support e.g. housing, monitoring of treatment, support groups.

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 1% of the general population. It is a complex illness characterised by ‘psychosis’, a word used to describe disorder of thoughts (e.g. delusions - false beliefs held in spite of evidence that they are not real), perceptions (e.g. hallucinations - seeing, hearing or feeling things which are not there), disorganised speech and grossly disorganised behaviour, which are not experienced by others and which are not seen as abnormal by the sufferer. These four symptoms are often referred to as the ‘Positive Symptoms’ of schizophrenia because they are the result of the disease process.
 
The fifth group of symptoms: withdrawal, decreased ability to feel pleasure, lack of energy, and flat affect, are referred to as ‘Negative Symptoms’ because they represent a loss of normal functions.
 
Schizophrenia affects different people in different ways. Some people may experience only a few short episodes and then fully recover.  For others it lasts throughout their lives and needs to be treated like any other physical illness such as asthma or diabetes.
 
It is important that schizophrenia is treated as soon as it is diagnosed by a psychiatrist to prevent long-term disability and loss of function.
 
Treatment
Schizophrenia may be treated using a number of different approaches:
  • Use of antipsychotic medication
  • Psychosocial education programs e.g. education, support, counselling and assistance to return to job/studies/performing daily tasks
  • Ongoing support e.g. housing, monitoring of treatment, support groups.
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression

This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced. It is usually a recurring (i.e. keeps coming back) disorder that can cause a lot of havoc in all aspects of a person’s life. People with this disorder will experience periods of extreme mood changes but also periods of stable mood during which they may be able to return to everyday routines. These changes of mood can be very extreme and occur for no apparent reason. Different people will experience this disorder in different ways; some may have few episodes, others many, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. When severely depressed or elevated, a person can become ‘psychotic’ i.e. lose touch with reality. Treatment Usually by medication (antidepressants if depressed and mood stabilisers if depressed and manic) A combination of counselling and psychotherapy (‘talking therapy’) may hasten recovery Hospitalisation may be required for those who are very unwell and are posing a risk to themselves or to others.

This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced. It is usually a recurring (i.e. keeps coming back) disorder that can cause a lot of havoc in all aspects of a person’s life. People with this disorder will experience periods of extreme mood changes but also periods of stable mood during which they may be able to return to everyday routines.
 
These changes of mood can be very extreme and occur for no apparent reason. Different people will experience this disorder in different ways; some may have few episodes, others many, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. When severely depressed or elevated, a person can become ‘psychotic’ i.e. lose touch with reality.
 
Treatment
  • Usually by medication (antidepressants if depressed and mood stabilisers if depressed and manic)
  • A combination of counselling and psychotherapy (‘talking therapy’) may hasten recovery
  • Hospitalisation may be required for those who are very unwell and are posing a risk to themselves or to others.
Depression

Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation. Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime. Treatment Once depression has been diagnosed by your GP/Psychiatrist, it can be effectively treated by: Antidepressant medication Psychological interventions e.g. counselling (various types) and psychotherapy (talking therapy which is of various types).

Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation.
 
Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime. 
 
Treatment
Once depression has been diagnosed by your GP/Psychiatrist, it can be effectively treated by:
  • Antidepressant medication
  • Psychological interventions e.g. counselling (various types) and psychotherapy (talking therapy which is of various types).
Anxiety Disorders

We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action. When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting. There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode. Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability. Treatment Self help: learning techniques like relaxation, distraction and education Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Medication.

We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action.
 
When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting.
 
There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode.
 
Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability.
 
Treatment
  • Self help: learning techniques like relaxation, distraction and education
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Medication.

Programmes

Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro Cultural Team

The Cultural Support Team provides a range of community support for tangata whai ite ora and their whānau within the community. It includes Māori specific interventions, therapies, assessments, community support and kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) tangata whai ite ora referrals to specialist Māori and other services when required.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

The Cultural Support service is available for tangata whai ite ora who are receiving clinical mental health services from Manawanui or a Community Mental Health Centre.

If you are a current CMHC service user, you can request through either your CMHC Psychiatrist or Case Manager to be referred to our service.

Description
The Cultural Support Team provides a range of community support for tangata whai ite ora and their whānau within the community. It includes Māori specific interventions, therapies, assessments, community support and kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) tangata whai ite ora referrals to specialist Māori and other services when required. 
Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro Clinical Team

The Clinical Team is a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing clinical treatment and support to tangata whai ite ora who are receiving a kaupapa Māori care and recovery service.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals may come through a Mental Health Service or through a GP. You are unable to self-refer.

Description

The Clinical Team is a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing clinical treatment and support to tangata whai ite ora who are receiving a kaupapa Māori care and recovery service. 

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Visiting Hours

8.30 am - 4.30 pm Mon-Fri

Refreshments

Tea and coffee are available on site. A variety of food can be purchased at the nearby Point Chevalier shops and cafes, or at the Unitec cafeterias located across the road on Carrington Road.

Travel Directions

From: North Western Motorway - Travelling West

Bear left: onto St Lukes Rd offramp

Turn right: onto St Lukes Rd & continue for 0.11 kilometes

Turn left: onto Great North Rd & continue for 1.51 kilometres

Turn left: onto Carrington Rd & continue for 0.159 kilometres

Turn left: onto Sutherland Rd

Turn right: into 11 Sutherland Rd - Whatua Kaimarie



From: North Western Motorway - Travelling Towards Auckland City

Bear left: onto Great North Rd offramp & continue for 0.355 kilometres

Turn right: onto Carrington Rd & continue for 0.159 kilometres

Turn left: onto Sutherland Rd

Turn right: into 11 Sutherland Rd - Whatua Kaimarie

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Public Transport

A bus stop is located approx 100 metres from the entrance to Manawanui on Carrington Rd, opposite Unitec. 

For bus information, see https://at.govt.nz/ or phone (09) 366 6400 or toll-free on 0800 10 30 80, if outside the local calling area.

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Parking

At Whatua Kaimarie Marae parking is freely available for our manuhiri/visitors and tangata whai ite ora on site. Free street parking is also available on Sutherland Rd.

Pharmacy

The nearest pharmacy to our service is:

Point Chevalier Pharmacy, 1213 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland, Telephone:  (09)  846 1676.

Contact Details

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Phone (09) 845 3084

For urgent assistance after hours 7 days a week: ph 0800 800 717

 

11 Sutherland Road
Pt Chevalier
Auckland

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Pt Chevalier
Auckland

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Auckland

This page was last updated at 11:32AM on July 20, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai.