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Published: 17 June, 2020

The Mental Health Commissioner has today released a report , providing insights about mental health and addiction services.

Published: 20 May, 2022

Mental Health Service and Addiction Service Monitoring Report highlighted the need for more to be invested in addressing pressures on specialist services, particularly for young people.

Published: 16 June, 2022

Furthermore, a warm, home-like setting often has a positive calming effect and levels of distress, and risk, are often reduced when people are able to receive services, care and support in these environments. It is our strong view that such services should be available across the country.

Published: 24 March, 2026

health needs are intertwined, and responses need to be holistic with a wellbeing focus Support empowers people and their whānau A greater focus on social determinants could reduce demand for primary and community health services.

Published: March 2026

health needs are intertwined, and responses need to be holistic with a wellbeing focus Support empowers people and their whānau A greater focus on social determinants could reduce demand for primary and community health services.

Published: 20 May, 2025

We would like to see the Bill go further to uphold people’s human rights and freedom of choice and reduce the use of coercive practices. We would welcome consideration of alternative approaches to support people’s voluntary engagement with services in the community.

Published: 30 April, 2026

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, chronic migraines and anxiety, along with other hidden disabilities.

Published: 8 December, 2021

“This may not come as a surprise to many, but that does not make it any less concerning,” says Board Chair, Hayden Wano. “When a person or community experiences positive wellbeing, they are generally engaged with society and have good quality of life and mental health.

Published: February 2026

These kinds of services have significant benefits for people’s wellbeing and are critical to reduce, even avoid, the use of compulsory treatment. Achieving the intent of the Bill depends on government action on other enablers of workforce, investment, technology, and communication.

Published: 30 June, 2022

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