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Peer mental support role in EDs is a positive move
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be supported while they wait. This will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO. “Getting care from a Peer Support Specialist at the ED department can help reduce the distress that
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Annual Report 2022/23 highlights
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for our wellbeing kaupapa. We published an 8-part COVID-19 insights series. Amongst areas of focus were insights for rural communities, Pacific peoples and older people. These reports, and along with those published earlier, were downloaded 13,800 times over the course of the year. 
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Guide to language in He Ara Āwhina
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people are forced or pressured to do something. This can include forced medication, solitary confinement, forced electroconvulsive therapy, physical restraint, mechanical restraint, and environmental restraint such as locked units. Coercive practises also include influencing decision making in a
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Independent Commission’s report highlights the importance of improving access and choice for mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa
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to recommendations in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction , has a particular focus on people with mild-to-moderate mental health and addiction needs and improving access to primary mental health, wellbeing and addiction services, including in Kaupapa Māori, Pacific
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Conceptual framework
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Commission started this work, they wanted everyone to be able to have their say on how the system will monitor, measure and improve our country's mental health and wellbeing. However, due to COVID-19 they had to change their approach and target organisations that represent the people and diversity of
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Mental health and wellbeing must be a high priority in health system transformation
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to see the Bill’s focus on understanding and addressing the social determinants of health and wellbeing, and on upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome efforts to reduce health and wellbeing inequities,” Mr Wano said. “We want a continued focus on improving mental health outcomes and ensuring
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Covid-19 Insights Series - Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic
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June 2023 - Our seventh report in the COVID-19 insights series looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission supports legislation to ban conversion therapy
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major impact on their mental health and wellbeing and that conversion practices can cause damage across every aspect of their lives. We welcome Government action towards more effective, human rights-based legislation that supports mental wellbeing,” says Kevin Hague. Among its recommendations, the
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Covid-19 Insights Series - Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Zealand In this report, we show that rural communities face different wellbeing challenges to urban Aotearoa, and the pandemic has presented a range of added stresses. The report also shows the following: The pandemic exacerbated rural communities’ challenges accessing support, workforces and
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Improve wellbeing for rangatahi and young people
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seat at decision-making tables. Expand access to youth mental health and addiction services in all localities. Reduce the number of rangatahi Māori and young people admitted to adult in-patient mental health services to zero. Invest in youth specific acute options for rangatahi Māori and young