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Access and Choice programme 2025 report webinar
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NewsThe report was released on 3 April 2025 and provides an overview of the implementation of Access and Choice, primary mental health care programme.
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Pushing ahead with Phase two of the Health NZ and Police mental health response changes
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NewsRead the Implementation of Phase Two of Mental Health Response Changes to start announcement (8 April 2025)
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New Mental Health Bill - are we there yet?
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NewsIn this article Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, outlines progress by Parliament to repeal and replace the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.
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Unicef report highlights Aotearoa New Zealand's low ranking for child and youth mental health and wellbeing
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NewsYouth-focused mental health services are important as young people are currently facing longer wait times for specialist mental health and addiction services.
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Pressure on addiction treatment services highlighted
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NewsThe Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is concerned that people may not be able to access support when they need it,” said Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership.
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Holding a mirror up to the mental health and addiction system
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News“Our new system performance monitoring report highlights the need for faster improvements to address declining mental health and wellbeing,” said Karen Orsborn, CEO of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
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Webinar: achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for tāngata whaiora
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Newsat the Department of Corrections and within the Mental Health Quality and Practice Team.
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Refreshed strategic direction update – office hours session
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NewsWe answered as many as we could get through at the time. Find out more about our refreshed strategy Date: 1pm Wednesday 20 August 2025.
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Refreshed strategic direction – July 2025
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NewsSince our establishment in February 2021, we have continued to act in our role as a kaitiaki of mental health, addiction and wellbeing. We have built a strong knowledge base and our reports, and other work, are highly valued by our key stakeholders.
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Crisis response webinar: what makes an effective crisis response
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NewsOur panelists were: Sonya Russell, Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Hinengaro, Waranga | Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Ruth Borrett, Chief Operating Officer, Ember Korowai Takitini.