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Published: June 2024

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Published: 18 August, 2022

Aotearoa safe during the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak. For some people the responses that have kept them safe have also contributed to loneliness and isolation, disconnecting them from family, whānau and friends. For some, it has meant a reduction in the support and services needed to live

Published: May 2024

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Published: April 2026

is supported by: a Voices report (thematic analysis of qualitative data gathered) an updated online dashboard four infographics - these provide insights into Kaupapa Māori services, youth wellbeing and mental health, and reducing coercive practices, plus provide an overview of report findings.&nbsp

Published: 10 March, 2026

their friends, sending messages and sharing content, and accessing interest-based communities and support groups. Having access to safe online spaces is linked to greater wellbeing, reduced depression, decreased loneliness, and increased positive emotions. This is especially the case for young people

Published: 16 June, 2022

are trained in intentional peer support. 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

Published: 30 June, 2022

experience harm from gambling without meeting the criteria for having a gambling disorder. Harm reduction Policies, programmes, and interventions that have a primary aim of reducing the ‘harm from’, rather than ‘use of’ alcohol, other drugs or gambling (Lenton and Single, 1998). Holistic safety

Published: January 2026

since its inception and currently chairs the Board of Te Whare Tukutuku, a Te Rau Ora initiative developing whanau-led programmes to reduce drug harm.  He has played a significant role in informing the education and training of the workforces working in the addiction treatment sector.  He

Published: 4 November, 2025

Crisis responses are a critical part of an effective mental health system, and we are calling for a nationally cohesive approach to crisis responses to be developed by June 2027. In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a collection of services with components that are working well. Elements of a good

Published: May 2026

Wellbeing assessment: people who interact with mental health and addiction services downloads The second Wellbeing assessment explores the wellbeing status for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. Published May 2026. Infographics What matters for mental wellbeing downloads