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Published: 27 October, 2022

, lived experience, peer, and community support will be needed. “Looking beyond the findings of the Commission’s report, we know that improved services alone will not be enough to address the mental health and wellbeing impacts of the pandemic. A range of factors affect people’s mental health and

Published: 12 June, 2024

with lived experience, whānau and populations with specific cultures and needs. Third, we consider what progress had been made to strengthen national, regional and local leadership for mental wellbeing. We use Housing First as a case study, through interviews with Housing First providers across the

Published: August 2024

Māori services as these types of services show positive outcomes and are well received by people who need acute care. Alternative options have some key features that resonate with those with lived experience. Tāngata whaiora felt supported and accepted by peer-led services, which managed decisions

Published: 25 June, 2020

response to He Ara Oranga on behalf of those with lived experience of mental health and addiction,” says Mr Wano. “We acknowledge the commitment from Government to transform the system, and we appreciate that it will take time. The mental health and wellbeing system is complex and requires a

Published: October 2023

  We are advocating for change from a coercive to a choice based mental health system. The changes we are calling for can be made now. Repeal and replace the Mental Health Act New legislation must be co-designed with people with lived experience of compulsory treatment, uphold Te Tiriti o

Published: 20 May, 2022

move in the right direction towards addressing issues raised in our recent Te Huringa report and transforming the system toward the vision of He Ara Oranga. The focus of this investment is aligned with the voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora (people with lived experience of distress and addiction

Published: 17 June, 2020

, no matter who they are or where they live,” says Mr Wano. “While change is happening, we want to see Government strengthening the commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by partnering with Māori and people with lived experience of mental health and addiction to design services – and a system – that

Published: 11 June, 2025

mental health and addiction system to realise the vision set out in He Ara Oranga. All six shifts are grounded in the experience of people with living and lived experience of mental distress and addictions. The shifts call for a mental health and addiction system that: Realises the potential of

Published: 21 March, 2024

models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages. It’s important that the Māori lived experience workforce, who bring a Te Ao Māori perspective, are included in planning.”   The Commission has provided advice to the Minister for Mental Health that will address other pressure points

Published: July 2025

lived experience of mental distress and addiction. Key findings: People who interact with mental health and addiction services face greater barriers to wellbeing Increased economic opportunities are required to improve wellbeing outcomes for people who interact with mental health and addiction