Research projects
2010
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes
He tuara, ngā tapuwae tuku iho ō ngā Mātua Tūpuna
Exploring Discrimination Within and Towards Families and Whānau of People Diagnosed with ‘Mental Illness’.
2008
Fighting Shadows: Self-stigma and Mental Illness, Whawhai Atu te Whakama Hihira
This study explores the issue of self-stigma (often called internalised stigma) from the perspective of people with experience of mental illness. It investigated the causes and effects of self-stigma and discussed means of combating it among people with experience of mental illness.
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2007
I Haven't Told Them, They Haven't Asked: The Employment Experiences of People with Experience of Mental Illness
This report presents the findings of research undertaken with 22 people with experience of mental illness, and asked them about their employment experiences. The report has been supported by a literature review published separately, focusing on the issues regarding employment, mental illness and stigma and discrimination.
The Employment Experiences of People with Experience of Mental Illness: Literature Review
2004
Respect Costs Nothing: A Survey of Discrimination Faced by People With Experience of Mental Illness in Aotearoa New Zealand
This was a unique New Zealand survey of 785 people with experience of a mental illness. The survey asked people with experience of mental illness about the nature of discrimination they may have experienced.
