mental health
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Lupus Warriors Fiji expands patient network as stigma and underdiagnosis hinder care
Fiji’s newest grassroots lupus network is quietly growing, linking patients across islands and online. Yet stigma, underdiagnosis, and the emotional toll of living with the disease remain powerful barriers—and the push for more psychosocial support is stronger than ever.
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World Day 2026 spotlights psychosocial risks at work undermining productivity and profits
An invisible threat is quietly shaping productivity and staff wellbeing: psychosocial risks in the modern workplace. From high demands to job insecurity, these factors can erode performance and drive costs—yet many organisations still under-measure their impact. A glimpse at Fiji and global trends shows why mental-health prevention and smarter work design are increasingly essential for…
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Labasa Hospital without resident mental-health specialist prompts push to integrate mental health in Fiji’s chronic-disease care
An ongoing gap in mental health care could be quietly affecting chronic illness management in the North, where Labasa has lacked a resident specialist for years.
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Fiji temple vandalism suspect declared fit to stand trial after psychiatric treatment, court told
Fresh clinical details from a psychiatrist describe active mental illness and delusions that shaped the defendant’s actions, shedding light on why his fitness to plead changed over time. The testimony underscores tensions between mental health and the legal process in Fiji’s courts.
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Healthy Compartmentalisation: A Fiji Family’s Route to Emotional Resilience
From a Fiji family talanoa comes a quiet, powerful idea for handling pressure: compartmentalising emotions. By naming what you feel, pausing, and “parking” problems for later, everyday resilience comes into view—without denying what’s happening. A practical, balanced approach that invites honest reflection and support when needed.
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Fiji HR Leaders Tackle Four-Generation Workforce, Mental Health Concerns and Wage Pressures
Four generations share Fiji’s workplaces, even as mental health concerns and wage pressures rise. A recent HR convention urged leaders to modernise practices without discarding tradition. The message: adaptable HR policies could be the key to attracting and retaining talent in a changing economy.
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Fiji Sees Surge in Youth Mental Health Counselling Demand, Early Intervention Urged
Young people in Fiji are driving a surge in demand for mental health support, with teens and young adults reporting anxiety, depression, and stress from school, job prospects, finances, and social media pressures. Experts say early, youth-friendly interventions are essential to prevent issues from escalating and to protect education, work, and family life.
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St Giles Hospital in Fiji appeals for community support to reintegrate mental health patients and end decades-long stays
Recovery in mental health hinges on the support of families and communities, not just clinical care. Officials warn that without a welcoming home environment, even successful treatment can unravel, leaving patients stuck in limbo for years.
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Mental fitness ruling clears way for Fiji temple vandalism trial on July 28
A high-profile case in Suva moves closer to trial after a psychiatric assessment cleared the defendant to stand trial. With a late-July date set and new legal representation, the case over the Samabula temple incident continues to unfold, keeping the community watching.