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Independent Commission’s report highlights the importance of improving access and choice for mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa
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News“Access to mental health, wellbeing, and addiction services when they are needed, and giving people a diverse choice of services to suit their needs, are vitally important for the successful long-term transformation of mental health, addiction, and wellbeing systems in Aotearoa,” says Mental Health and
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Improving crisis responses - Police and Health NZ change programme webinar
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar with an expert panel discussion on the Police and Health NZ change programme to responding to mental health crisis events. This webinar was the first in a three-part series on improving crisis responses in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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New primary mental health and addiction support provides a welcome expansion, but gaps remain – new report
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NewsOf those seeking specialist support the decrease for addiction services is higher than mental health services. “There is now an expanded range of services for people seeking initial help with their mental health or addiction through GPs and other primary services and this is a real positive.
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Collective effort will ensure Auditor General’s recommendations on mental health support for rangatahi and young people hit the mark
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News“We see this as an opportunity for the first Minister for Mental Health to make a real difference. The recommendations call for system leadership.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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Newsdrive progress; feature cross-government and preventative actions to improve mental health and wellbeing; and take a coordinated approach to bring together government strategies and plans that address mental health.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission calls for stronger action to transform key areas of the mental health and addiction system
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NewsENDS For further information, contact: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media@mhwc.govt.nz or 021 613 723
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Bigger role for mental health and addiction peer support workforce called for
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NewsThe significant contribution made by peer support workers in the mental health and addiction system is highlighted in a new insights paper released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
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New Mental Health Bill - are we there yet?
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NewsWith its 17 April report on the Mental Health Bill, the Health Select Committee has now passed the Bill back to Parliament to be finalised. This marks another significant step in Aotearoa New Zealand’s process to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act 1992.
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Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes Mental Health Commissioner’s report on mental health and addiction services
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NewsWhen established, the permanent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission will be responsible for monitoring mental health and addiction services. The Commission will be up and running in 2021.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission board appointments announced
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NewsThe Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey has announced changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July.