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Rural communities respond well to pandemic, despite challenges
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of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand . Around 16% of the population live in rural areas, and around 35% in total live outside of large urban areas - these figures are higher for Māori. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated pre-existing challenges and has had large impacts on
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Karen Orsborn: Full impact of COVID-19 on mental health yet to be seen
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Transforming 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. It is not over yet
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Collective effort will ensure Auditor General’s recommendations on mental health support for rangatahi and young people hit the mark
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that are tailored for them,” Ms Orsborn said. This report comes at a time when rangatahi and young people are experiencing higher rates of mental distress and longer wait times to access support. In the Commission’s recent Briefing to the Incoming Minister, we pointed to the need to expand access
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Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care
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Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report Te Huringa Tuarua 2023: Youth services focus
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Covid-19 Insights Series - Media reporting of COVID-19
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broadly than the direct impacts on health and work. Everybody experiences wellbeing differently, based on a variety of factors; and some communities experience poorer wellbeing across a range of measures. If we are to improve wellbeing for all, we need to understand these experiences, and ensure everyone
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Focus on youth wellbeing more urgent than ever
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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
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Voices report: accompanying report to Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga 2024
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. Hundreds of people shared their views and experiences. The thematic analysis and supporting quotes are included in this Voices report. We thank everyone who generously shared with us their experiences. Downloads Voices Report: Accompanying report to Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga pdf, 4.6 MB Download Voices report: Accompanying report to Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga docx, 8.7 MB Download
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Older people contributed to communities during COVID-19, whilst dealing with impacts on personal wellbeing
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wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our report highlights that while older people tend to experience better wellbeing than other age groups, the more vulnerable elderly face more negative impacts of the pandemic than others, with impacts continuing to affect their wellbeing
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Covid-19 Insights Series - Wellbeing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
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understand the experiences of different communities in Aotearoa. Note: This final paper does not evaluate the Government’s COVID-19 response – rather it highlights the shared and unique wellbeing impacts of the pandemic, for people who experience greater barriers to wellbeing across Aotearoa. Read
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Age-ban on social media can’t solve mental distress on its own
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In this article Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive, outlines what needs to be done to promote online safety for rangatahi and young people. Online spaces are now integrated into many young people’s lives, and Aotearoa, NZ has some of the highest rates of youth engagement in online spaces media in