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Published: 27 June, 2024

recently, with 1 in 5 young people experiencing higher rates of psychological distress than other age groups. At the same time, young people are less likely to get professional help for their mental health needs when they need it,” said Dr Ella Cullen, Director Wellbeing Insights and Leadership, for Te

Published: 23 May, 2024

access to education opportunities, appropriate housing, and adequate incomes,” said report lead Dr Ella Cullen, Te Hiringa Mahara Director Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “We know that improved mental health and wellbeing for people is driven by things that are out of their control. One

Published: 10 March, 2026

to help normalise online safety conversations and promote support options. Above all, we call on the government to include young people in decision-making that directly impacts them and their ability to build connection, belonging, and mental health. As digital experts, young people are best placed

Published: 24 July, 2024

documenting the harms that have impacted the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, but to also recognise and understand the subsequent trauma and distress that people live with as a result.   We acknowledge the pain, loss and anger of those who contributed their voices to this inquiry and

Published: 20 April, 2026

message was received loud and clear; the current Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 is outdated and in need of a review. Repealing and replacing the law is one of 40 recommendations made in the Inquiry report. “While some changes don’t need to wait for the law to pass, the

Published: 8 April, 2026

Consultation by the Ministry of Health runs from 8 April to 18 May 2026.

Published: 31 March, 2026

Commenting on the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) released today, Te Hiringa Mahara pointed to entrenched inequities within the system. Māori continue to be disproportionately subjected to some of the most harmful practices in our mental health system.

Published: 16 June, 2022

Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, to "reflect modern approaches to human rights, supported decision-making and informed consent". All people accessing health and disability services have the right to make an informed choice and give informed consent to treatment, to the extent possible with their decision

Published: 4 November, 2025

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Published: 5 November, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes investment in crisis response services announced today by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey.