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Published: 24 July, 2024

people who experienced abuse need to be able to access ongoing and appropriate care and support. We need to recognise that people have different responses to trauma and ensure access to culturally appropriate responses that best support their needs.  Though we cannot turn the clock back, we can

Published: 9 April, 2026

This summary set of measures provides an at-a-glance overview of mental health and addiction service performance across the domains of He Ara Āwhina | Pathways to Support framework. We use the framework to monitor service performance over time. The summary set and dashboard are part of our suite of

Published: 22 August, 2024

This insights report focuses on acute options that can provide an alternative to acute inpatient care. Increasing the range of acute options provides people with viable and welcome alternatives that allow them to stay safe and supported in their local community. Published August 2024. The report

Published: 10 October, 2022

has focused on resources, namely access to services, supports and resources Distress and other impacts of the pandemic have frequently been normalised and universalised in media coverage. These are important factors, but this narrow view misses out other factors that we know are important to mental

Published: 25 February, 2026

of options and is responsive. “We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support.  Not being able to access services can have devastating consequences for them and their whānau. Ensuring support is available when it’s most needed can reduce the lifelong

Published: July 2024

critical for Māori wellbeing and there is growing support for, and progress towards it. Rangatahi Māori have stronger connections to some aspects of te ao Māori than others. There are major and long-standing inequities that are barriers to rangatahi Māori wellbeing. Despite the challenges, rangatahi

Published: 26 August, 2025

are timely, non-coercive, culturally safe, and connected to wider systems of care, ensuring tāngata whaiora and whānau receive the right support at the right time. This literature scan forms part the ongoing Te Hiringa Mahara work programme examining effective crisis response systems. We will be

Published: 15 December, 2025

that three recommendations from Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga have been completed. Having a plan to support the workforce and address workforce shortages, government funding for improved prevalence information, and better data systems will now provide a solid foundation from which effective changes can be

Published: 27 June, 2024

24-year-olds experienced psychological distress. This is higher than other age groups, and it has risen over time. In 2022/23, double the number of youth, in comparison to other age groups, did not receive professional mental health support when they felt they needed it. The analysis also showed

Published: 27 June, 2023

More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māori. Despite funding increases over the past five years more needs to be done to achieve equitable funding. This is a