Māori Mental Health Matters: Clearhead & nib's Partnership "Toi Ora" Offers Funded Therapy

Clearhead  is pleased to announce our latest partnership with nib and their Toi Ora members. Together, we’re working towards making mental health support more accessible to eligible Toi Ora members and helping combat the health inequities that Māori face. nib offers a Mental Health Benefit of up to $2,000 per policy year under the Specialist Option that can be used to fund therapy 🌿

This support is crucial, because research from a 2018 government enquiry found that the prevalence of mental distress among Māori is almost 50% higher than among non-Māori, and Māori are 30% more likely than other ethnic groups to have their mental illness undiagnosed. The outcomes for Māori who access mental health services are poorer across a variety of measures and diagnoses.

We believe this disparity can be improved by creating frameworks like Toi Ora to provide accessible and reliable support to the people who need it, when they need it. Any rōpū Māori who have an existing nib Toi Ora Health Plan with Specialist Option can have claims raised to access our platform. This will grant you access to a wide range of therapy providers, a library of self-help resources, and our digital AI chatbot, to supply you with the tools you need to help improve your mental health. We have over 1000 therapists available, so you can find one that understands your needs and make the most of your sessions.

Toi Ora means, “the pinnacle of health.” With nib, we are pleased to offer our own sources of knowledge to help the community reach their pinnacle of health, so their hauora and holistic wellbeing can thrive.

If you'd like some more information, please email [email protected], or don’t hesitate to contact [email protected] if you need help with the booking process.