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Published: 17 September, 2021

Noting that research undertaken by rainbow communities shows that they experience disproportionately poorer mental health outcomes and are at increased risk of suicide than the general population, the Commission also called for access to appropriate and safe supports for people experiencing mental distress

Published: 30 April, 2026

I have been in the disability sector for almost 5 years and have gradually stepped into the mental health space in the last couple of years, upon completing my Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and discussing Mental Health with young people.

Published: 27 June, 2023

This includes an allocation of any new mental health and addictions investment allocated to kaupapa Māori services.   “We also advocate for a comprehensive mental health and addiction prevalence survey to strengthen how decisions about investments are made.

Published: 18 February, 2025

Data released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows that fewer people accessed specialist mental health and addiction services in the year from July 2023 to June 2024 than in previous years.

Published: 15 April, 2026

The strategy will set the direction for mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa for more than a decade, making public involvement essential.

Published: 24 June, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has today launched a new roadmap at Parliament calling for faster, more focused action to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: 16 August, 2023

  “I am incredibly proud to have contributed to the transformation of the New Zealand mental health system through nearly 20 years of dedicated service, with my tenure at Te Hiringa Mahara being a highlight.”

Published: 29 June, 2023

The 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.

Published: 14 May, 2026

The second Wellbeing assessment explores the wellbeing status for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. We report here against 22 wellbeing indicators from our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework using three national social surveys conducted between 2018 and 2023.

Published: 24 September, 2021

We also echo calls for greater focus on growing our mental health and addiction workforce at pace.”