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Govt must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change is having on New Zealanders, following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest report. Aotearoa New Zealand has experienced significant
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Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health webinar
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Newslived experience with mental health and champion for their wellbeing. Ariel Waldron, Yes Disability Kia ora, my name is Ariel Waldron. I was born in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, but have lived in Ōtautahi/Christchurch for most of my life. I am Pākeha, and identify as queer (she/her). I live with Fibromyalgia
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Effectively addressing rising distress in rangatahi and young people
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Newsadult services doesn’t meet the needs of young people.” “Early intervention and secondary prevention are effective, scalable ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and reduce the need for more intensive services. The challenge now is making sure support is available for
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Mental Health Bill debate stalled
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Newsupdated law will set a new standard for care. Delays are putting the intended commencement date, currently set for July 2027, at risk. “Still, too many people experience compulsory community treatment and seclusion in our mental health services, and there is wide variation between districts with
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Public input critical as new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy released
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NewsA once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document. The strategy will set the direction for mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa for more than a decade, making
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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NewsConsultation by the Ministry of Health on the first, national Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy began on 8 April 2026. We would like everyone to share their views and make their voices heard. Te Hiringa Mahara has provided independent advice to the Minister for Mental Health on the development
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Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action
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NewsFollowing the release of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report today, Te Hiringa Mahara is renewing its call for improvements to address concerning trends for Māori and Pacific peoples. The report shows Māori are 6.6 times, and Pacific peoples are 1.7
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Positive progress with targets but challenges remain for young people
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NewsFollowing the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is renewing its calls for increased urgency to improve access to services for young people. “While we are encouraged by workforce growth and acknowledge the
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Age-ban on social media can’t solve mental distress on its own
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Newsand digital age, where connection and community look a lot different than for previous generations. Over the past three years, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has worked with young people to understand what drives mental health and wellbeing, including their experiences
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Young people are missing out on access to mental health services
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is calling for increased urgency to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people after new analysis shows a continued reduction in the number of young people accessing services. Despite 15-to-24 year-olds reporting increasing levels of