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Mental Health Bill
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statements about future care. We support the Bill’s introduction of assessment of people’s decision-making capacity as part of new criteria for compulsory assessment and treatment of people. This is a welcome shift towards a modern supported decision-making legislative framework for specialist
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Webinar: achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for tāngata whaiora
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Te Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar outlining findings from our 2025 Assessment of wellbeing for people who interact with mental health and addiction services.
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Access and Choice programme 2025 report webinar
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provides an overview of the implementation of Access and Choice, primary mental health care programme. The report finds that the Access and Choice programme has increased the access to and choice in services for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. This has
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New report highlights Pacific wellbeing challenges
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A report from Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows that more should be done to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes of Pacific peoples. The report and data infographic was published on 23 May 2024.
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Peer mental support role in EDs is a positive move
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be supported while they wait. This will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO. “Getting care from a Peer Support Specialist at the ED department can help reduce the distress that
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Annual Report 2022/23 highlights
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Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn shares highlights from our 2022-23 annual report.
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Guide to language in He Ara Āwhina
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people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. Trauma informed care develops trusting relationships, respects people’s agency, provides full information and choice, and avoid shaming or punitive practises. Trauma responsive involves knowing how to support people and whānau who have
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Time called on compulsory community mental health treatment
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law is re-written we expect it to be in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, human rights and best practice so people are supported to make decisions about their treatment. Because the new law won’t come into force for several years, we need changes to cultural and other practices to be made now,” Mr Wano said. Read the report
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Top priorities for New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health
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to meet the needs of rangatahi and young people, deliver services that work for Māori, and ensure anyone experiencing severe mental illness able to access care they need while having their right to choice respected. It is alarming that rates of psychological distress among our
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Pacific community connections key to wellbeing during COVID-19
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support to each other – support like trustworthy and 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.