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Health and illness

Thu 10 Nov, 2011

Teen health and wellbeing – and the simple act of sharing a meal

A new study undertaken by the Families Commission Research Fund has shown how taking the time to

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Report
Thu 10 Nov, 2011

Eating together at mealtimes

The role of family meals in the health and wellbeing of young people in New Zealand

Social changes during the past few generations have sparked an academic interest in the changing activities and rituals of families; in particular, the family meal.

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Snapshot
Thu 15 Sep, 2011

Snapshot 03-11: Suicide in New Zealand

The Commission agrees that more discussion and public awareness of the issue of suicide is likely to contribute to improved prevention, but it is opposed to the reporting of more detail on the meth

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Innovative Practice
Fri 1 Jul, 2011

Navigating through mental health services

Perspectives and priorities of family members and mental health services staff

This research took place within Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB), Mental Health Services.

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Blue Skies
Tue 23 Nov, 2010

Living With Addiction

Exploring the issues for families

This report explores and exposes issues that have arisen for New Zealand family members as they have supported a family member through an alcohol and/or other drug addiction problem.

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Blue Skies
Fri 4 Jun, 2010

Family Food Environment

Barriers to acquiring affordable and nutritious food in new zealand households

The Family Food Environment Survey (FFES) is a cross-sectional survey of 136 New Zealand families living in Dunedin and Wellington with one or more children aged between five and 18 years.

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Innovative Practice
Fri 4 Dec, 2009

Living with Chronic Illness

Support for family members who live with heart failure

Family support is instrumental in improving the quality and longevity of life for heart patients.Living with Chronic Illness: Support for family members who live with heart failure was conducted by

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Fri 4 Dec, 2009

Families provide resilience for people with heart failure

Family support is instrumental in improving the quality and longevity of life for heart patients, according to a report released today.

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Wed 18 Nov, 2009

Who cares for the carers?

Families that care for a family member with mental illness need support in order to help them to do the best job they can do, according to a report released today.

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Blue Skies
Wed 18 Nov, 2009

Who Cares for People with Schizophrenia

Family carers' health, circumstances and adjustment

Families that care for a family member with mental illness need support in order to help them to do the best job they can

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