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Published: 18 August, 2022

 approaches, giving NGOs, iwi, and other organisations the freedom to support their communities in the way that works best for them. Having access to the right kinds of support that work for different populations will be important to maintaining and improving wellbeing. Beyond improving access

Published: 30 June, 2022

, Trauma informed Supports, services, communities, policies, and workforces that understand trauma and the way that it can impact on people physically, as well as on people’s emotions, thinking, and relationships. Trauma informed approaches are aware of power relations and create opportunities for

Published: April 2026

2025 Infographics Updated He Ara Āwhina framework monitoring dashboard | April 2026 See monitoring data for the full 76 services performance measures sitting under the framework. Mental health and addiction service monitoring reports 2025 Te Hiringa Mahara produced a series of monitoring reports and

Published: July 2024

But there has been deterioration in youth mental wellbeing and determinants of wellbeing in recent years. Compared to older age groups, young people fared worse on several determinants of wellbeing. There are systemic inequities for disabled and LGBTQIA+ young people. Māori self-determination is

Published: 16 September, 2024

shared and embraced across the generations.  Strong cultural identity is related to te reo Māori proficiency. Cultural identity is a protective factor for improved mental health and wellbeing for Māori. Our previous population wellbeing assessment shows that Māori adults believe that te reo Māori

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: February 2026

Download the report Acute options for mental health care insights paper Our insights paper on acute options that can provide an alternative to acute inpatient care. Report This insights report focuses on acute mental health service options that can provide an alternative to acute inpatient care

Published: 30 April, 2026

of the Mental Health Matters Initiative (MHMI), a youth-led advocacy platform focused on creating space for young people to have open conversations about mental health. She is passionate about taking a holistic approach to youth wellbeing — recognising the many every day, systemic, and personal

Published: 2 February, 2022

advocated strongly for addressing persistent inequities existing within the system and meeting the needs of people who are underserved by the system. “While the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill is a chance to prepare for a system that best serves those whose health outcomes are deteriorating, it is important

Published: 1 November, 2023

to seek help. This could be through a health service, online, calling a helpline, or other service. We will use the information we collected to advocate for changes to the mental health and addiction system in Aotearoa.  Keep an eye out for our mental health and addiction service monitoring