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  • Rural communities respond well to pandemic, despite challenges

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    on these communities.  “The geographies, economies and cultures of rural communities present challenges to mental health and wellbeing outcomes. This is particularly true with respect to isolation and connectivity, workforce challenges in the economy and health services, and uncertainty

  • Infographic - assessment of youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services

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    5 years. Young people face long wait times for specialist services. Children and adolescents aged 0-18 years wait longer for specialist mental health services than older people. Less young people were admitted to adult inpatient services. Young people have often been expected to fit into adult

  • COVID-19 restrictions impact family violence and wellbeing, empowered communities key to supporting safety at home

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    to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report,  COVID-19 and safety in the home [PDF, 248 KB] . “There were increased reports of violence and more severe violence and lockdowns made it harder for people at risk to seek help,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief

  • Focus on youth wellbeing more urgent than ever

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    More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health — Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment — has been released today and shows that while most youth and rangatahi are doing well, there is a steady decline in youth wellbeing in comparison to older age groups more

  • Where to get support

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    violence. Vagus Line : free phone 0800 567 6666 (Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon – 2pm) for the Chinese community. Victim Support: free phone 0800 842 846. Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust : free phone 0800 728 7878 for adults with care and support needs. For more information about where to get support, visit Te Whatu Ora’s website: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/about-us/ and the Mental Health Foundation’s website: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/

  • Older people contributed to communities during COVID-19, whilst dealing with impacts on personal wellbeing

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    Older people have contributed greatly to their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic whilst managing increased loneliness and a range of other challenges. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report  ​ The impact of COVID-19 on the

  • 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

  • Treasury Te Tai Waiora Wellbeing Report reflects same youth wellbeing focus as Te Hiringa Mahara

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    wellbeing, 32% of 15-year-olds did not feel like they belonged in school and 17% of people reported experiencing discrimination in the last year. “The latest report from the Treasury also points out that the total growth in mental distress across all people in Aotearoa has been borne mainly by young

  • Key mental health and addiction findings: NZ Health Survey 2023/24

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    addiction outcomes. Overall, the data shows an increase in psychological distress, and unmet need for mental health and addiction care. While hazardous drinking has decreased, problematic use of illicit substances has not. In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and

  • Covid-19 Insights Series - Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand

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    whānau and community support to access health services, food and necessities Whilst the pandemic led to more loneliness amongst older members of the community, kaumātua worked hard to maintain connections with their communities and whānau in a variety of different ways. It is important that our