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Published: 3 April, 2025

is highest for young people aged 15–24 years (23.6%), Māori adults (22.5%), and Pacific adults (20.5%). “We are encouraged that the programme ensures population groups with the highest levels of need are offered tailored services. This is key to the success of the programme.” “There is more work to

Published: 25 February, 2026

15-24 year olds who experienced high or very high levels of psychological distress in the past 4 weeks has increased from 7.7% in 2014/2015 to 22.9% in 2024/2025 Young people (aged 15 to 24 years old), Pacific, Māori and disabled adults have the highest levels of psychological distress.&nbsp

Published: September 2023

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/

Published: 11 June, 2025

of people being seen by specialist mental health and addiction services over the last few years”. “There continues to be significant unmet need for professional help for mental health among young people, Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled adults.” “As the independent monitor of mental health and

Published: June 2026

Kaupapa Māori and other culturally appropriate services for tāngata whaiora and whānau. A commitment to collecting prevalence data for adults. Who we are Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission – was established following He Ara Oranga, the 2018 inquiry into mental health and

Published: July 2024

health support when they need. However, options for initial mental health support are increasing. Compared to adults, more young people used specialist services, but rates are decreasing. Young people face long wait times for specialist services. Less young people were admitted to adult inpatient

Published: 4 November, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, is calling for a cohesive national mental health crisis response system by June 2027. “A highly effective crisis response system is at the heart of mental health and addiction services. When people are in crisis it is often where the

Published: March 2024

 Te Tairāwhiti as an adult peer support/advocacy worker, Consumer Leader, and Mataora. Guy was privileged to carry the voices of whānau to local, regional, and national forums where he was a Co-Chair of Ngā Hau e Whā (National Consumer Advocacy Group) and become a member of the National

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

Published: March 2024

the wellbeing of their populations. Guy Baker, Principal Advisor Māori Whānau Lived Experience He uri au o te iwi o Ngāti Porou Ko Guy Baker awau A personal journey of lived experience of mental distress later in life, sparked a passion that saw Guy join Te Kupenga Net Trust in Tairāwhiti as an adult peer