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Published: 20 May, 2025

health support requires deeper consideration of these ideas and ways to apply them in practice. A modern Mental Health Act, to the greatest extent possible, must reduce coercive practices. We are not there yet. Read the Commission's submission on the Mental Health Bill (PDF, 284 KB) This commentary was first published by Horizon magazine

Published: 23 May, 2024

the root causes of mental health and wellbeing. Our reputation as a land of opportunity, and our future economy, depends on it,” Cullen said. Read the full report and infographic

Published: 13 December, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn shares highlights from our 2022-23 annual report.

Published: 30 June, 2022

The most important terms in He Ara Āwhina are explained here, along with complex terms that are not ‘everyday language’.

Published: 29 August, 2023

The  He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework  is a conceptual framework that describes an aspirational vision of 'what good looks like' in the future. It is a holistic wellbeing framework that focuses on wellbeing for all and is also relevant to those with lived experience of mental

Published: 13 December, 2023

discrimination to an increasingly online world. These impact on young people’s ability to feel hopeful about their futures.  Yet, recently released performance measures for Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ show a concerning increase in waiting times for young people to access specialist mental health services

Published: 15 May, 2023

of this report are young people and whānau who shared their experiences of adult inpatient mental health services. It is for them and future generations that we stand up for a better future of mental health support. There must be investment in youth-specific acute alternatives, including kaupapa

Published: 8 June, 2022

We welcome the transformational approach taken in the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill, which passed its third reading yesterday. The Commission’s Chair Hayden Wano says the Government now has the means to ensure better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for future generations. “It is very good to

Published: 5 June, 2023

accessible public health information, access to health care, food and care packages, and spiritual and social help. The lessons learned from Pacific communities' experiences during the pandemic should inform future policies and responses. Pacific people have shown that they know how to support their

Published: 5 May, 2023

relationships; and were agile and adaptive. Māori-led initiatives shared culturally-appropriate information and resources that protected the health and wellbeing of communities; and supported connection with individuals and whānau. For improved future health and wellbeing outcomes, we recommend