Psychology and Maori in Aotearoa New Zealand

This course will support students to gain an understanding of the historical context of Maori mental health within Aotearoa New Zealand and drivers of current inequities. The course encourages critical analysis of the current psychology evidence base in relation to practice with Maori, with an emphasis on ethics and cultural safety. The impact of differing societal structures and values on psychological wellbeing and how well these are integrated into current psychological services will be explored. There is a key focus on Maori concepts in relation to psychological wellbeing within te Ao Maori and how these are incorporated into emerging indigenous psychologies.