NZ Health Survey 2024/2025 mental health and substance use data summary downloads

We’ve put the key mental health and substance use findings from the NZ Health Survey 2024/2025 into an easy-to-read summary.

This information is intended to be used as evidence to support planning and investment, and to direct resources where they are most needed to improve mental health and addiction outcomes.

Overall, the data shows an increase in psychological distress, and unmet need for mental health and substance use care remaining similar to the previous year. Hazardous drinking has continued to decrease. In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and Pacific adults.

Synthesising the health survey data is part the role of Te Hiringa Mahara as  thought leaders in the system for mental health and wellbeing.