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Published: 23 October, 2024

While our focus in the report is on ‘alternatives’, we acknowledge that inpatient units are an important part of the mental health ecosystem. These inpatient services can be under pressure so providing more acute options will benefit everyone.

Published: 30 April, 2026

Lived Experience Researcher Maggie Shippam Abdulla Shiblaq, Yes Disability Ariel Waldron, Yes Disability Amy Skipper, Mental Health Matters Initiative When: 10-11am Monday 18 May 2026 Read and download the  Effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention supports for young people reports

Published: 27 June, 2024

The data has been collated by Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and while the latest data showed 74% of 15 – 24-year-olds reported good mental health, there are ongoing negative trends.

Published: 24 September, 2021

“While the overall picture shows progress has been made and initiatives are on track, we support the report’s call for steps to be taken to speed up delivery in certain areas so that everything is in place come 2023 / 24.” says Board Chair, Hayden Wano.

Published: 16 June, 2022

Recent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission reports found that the number of people subject to a community treatment order has increased by 10 per cent between 2016 and 2020.

Published: January 2026

  In 2018 Josiah was appointed as panel member of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction which set the foundations for Te Hiringa Mahara, and the wider support needed in their report He Ara Oranga.

Published: 10 March, 2026

Cyberbullying can be a prevalent form of harassment that is widely reported. This is where action must take place, to regulate these spaces and harmful content.