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Working towards the transformation of the mental health and wellbeing system
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NewsGladys asked her about the things that people need to know and understand about mental health and wellbeing and the current move in Aotearoa to transform our mental health and addiction system.
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Access to specialist mental health and addiction services continues to decrease
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NewsData 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.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission supports legislation to ban conversion therapy
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NewsAmong its recommendations, the Commission called for the bill to have a clearer definition of ‘serious harm’ that incorporates physical and mental health, individual wellbeing, and whānau wellbeing.
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Govt must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing
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NewsUncertainty about the future, worry about the impacts of climate change, and a lack of empowerment to improve the future all impact on the mental health of young people now.
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Karen Orsborn: Full impact of COVID-19 on mental health yet to be seen
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NewsTransforming the mental health and addiction system must remain a priority as Aotearoa New Zealand continues to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, writes Karen Orsborn. COVID-19 is one of the most significant societal events many of us will experience in our lives.
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Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health webinar
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NewsI 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.
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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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Wellbeing assessment: people who interact with mental health and addiction services (2026)
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ResourceThe 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.
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Leading conversations about safety, risk and mental health: Summary of engagement insights downloads
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ResourceDownloads Leading conversations about safety, risk and mental health: Summary of engagement insights pdf, 365 KB Download Leading conversations about safety, risk and mental health: Summary of engagement insights docx, 3.8 MB Download
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Commission responds to Implementation Unit’s mid-term review of 2019 mental health package
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NewsMostly on track, but more to do – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission calls for greater focus to address barriers to accessing mental health support The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has welcomed the release of the Department of Prime Minster and Cabinet’s Implementation Unit Mid-term