A Tongan approach of integrating mental health care. | Dr Sione Vaka | TEDxNukualofa

Dr Sione Vaka explores the meanings of mental distress amongst Tongan people and forwards a cultural approach to mental health. Dr Sione Vaka is currently a senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology and has worked in different areas of mental health including acute inpatient, early interventions, liaison psychiatry and cultural services. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx